Description
A comforting and delicious Slow Cooker Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie, featuring ground meat, hearty vegetables, and a cheesy topping, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (lamb, beef, or turkey)
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms; cook until onions are translucent.
- Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and stir in Worcestershire sauce.
- Layer the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the cheese over the top and cover to let it melt.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, swap ground meat for lentils or chickpeas. For dairy-free, use cashew cream or nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Cheesy Dish