Name: Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 20 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds 85% lean ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (12-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables; 1 1/2 cups lower-sodium beef broth; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca, finely crushed; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 (24-ounce) packages refrigerated mashed potatoes; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces); Paprika; Chopped fresh parsley

Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie

Tasty ground beef topped with cheesy mashed potatoes - this slow cooker shepherd's pie hits all the spots if your looking for a hearty comfort dish.

3 hr 35 min total 15 min prep 3 hr 20 min cook 8 598 cal

Instructions

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1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Cook ground beef and onion in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is tender; about 8 minutes. Add garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute; drain fat.
3 Add beef mixture and frozen mixed vegetables to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
4 Whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, tapioca, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over beef mixture; stir to combine.
5 Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or on High for 3 hours.
6 Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. Stir in cheese. Spread atop the beef mixture.
7 Cover and cook on High for 20 minutes.
8 Garnish with paprika and parsley