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Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie

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A comforting classic made easier in your slow cooker – tender meat, vegetables, and savory gravy topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground lamb or beef
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 pounds russet potatoes
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup milk or cream
  • Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown meat in a skillet, drain fat, then add vegetables and sauté.
  2. Add flour, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings.
  3. Transfer to slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.
  4. Add peas in the final 30 minutes.
  5. Prepare mashed potatoes separately.
  6. Top filling with mashed potatoes and optionally broil for a golden crust.
  7. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a golden, crispy topping, broil under high heat for a few minutes before serving.

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