Description
A heartwarming blend of savory ground meat, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gooey cheese, cooked slowly to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (lamb, beef, turkey, or plant-based)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer meat mixture to slow cooker; add carrots, peas, Worcestershire sauce, and broth. Stir to combine.
- Prepare mashed potatoes and layer over the meat mixture in the slow cooker.
- Top with cheddar cheese.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Let sit before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add leftover vegetables for added texture and nutrients. For a lighter version, consider substituting some potatoes with cauliflower mash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- 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, cheesy, easy recipes