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Slow Cooker Savory Beef and Potato Pie

Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Casserole

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 280 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie is made in your slow cooker and is an easy way to enjoy a classic comfort food casserole. Ground beef is simmered with a tomato paste sauce, mushrooms, peas, and carrots topped with cheesy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
  • 4 ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 large russet potato
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed

Instructions

  1. Step: Place the uncooked ground meat in an even layer in the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker.
  2. Step: Top with the minced garlic and mushrooms.
  3. Step: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Step: Pour the broth mixture over the contents of the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  5. Step: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-4 hours, until the beef is cooked through.
  6. Step: About 15 minutes before the slow cooker finishes, peel and cut potatoes into 2-inch pieces, boil in water until fork-tender, then drain.
  7. Step: Mash the cooked potatoes with milk, butter, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese until combined.
  8. Step: Mix the flour and water in a small bowl until smooth, then stir into the slow cooker along with the peas and carrots.
  9. Step: Spread the mashed potatoes in an even layer on top of the beef and vegetable mixture.
  10. Step: Cover and cook on high for 30 more minutes until the gravy is thickened and potatoes are heated through.

Notes

You can use ground turkey, ground chicken, or cubed chuck roast in this recipe. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to two months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 270 minutes
  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 351 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 444 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 71 mg

Keywords: shepherd's pie, cottage pie, slow cooker, beef, comfort food

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