Description
A hearty slow cooker shepherd’s pie made with seasoned ground beef, mixed vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese for an easy family comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 48 ounces prepared mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks.
- Drain the excess grease, then transfer the beef and onion mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, French onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or on High for about 3 hours.
- Spread the prepared mashed potatoes evenly over the cooked beef mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Cover and cook on Low for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
- For a browned topping, transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and broil for about 5 minutes.
Notes
- Brown and drain the ground beef before adding it to the slow cooker for better flavor and less grease.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a richer, more savory topping.
- Add garlic powder, fresh thyme, or black pepper for extra flavor.
- Only place the slow cooker insert under the broiler if the manufacturer confirms it is broiler-safe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooled portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 699
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 485
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 53
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 128