Description
A comforting and hearty dish made with tender ground meat, vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, and a delightful layer of melted cheese, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup peas
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat, enhancing the flavor.
- Add diced onions, carrots, and any other desired vegetables, sautéing until softened.
- Season the meat mixture with salt, pepper, herbs, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Transfer the filling into the slow cooker and pour in enough broth to keep it moist.
- Sprinkle a layer of cheese over the filling.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly on top and create grooves with a fork.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- If desired, add more cheese on top during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to adjust vegetables based on what you have on hand. You can substitute ground meat with lentils for a vegetarian option or use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, shepherd's pie, comfort food, cheesy, family dinner