Description
A comforting blend of ground beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes topped with melted cheese, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat to build rich flavor.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chopped carrots and cook until just tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Add peas and herbs, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Layer the mashed potatoes atop the meat mixture, smoothing it out evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese, covering the potatoes completely.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until heated through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
For variations, consider substituting ground beef with turkey or chicken, and experiment with different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: shepherd's pie, slow cooker, comfort food, family dinner, cheesy