Slow Cooker Beef Shepherd’s Pie
My family was very hesitant to eat this slow cooker beef shepherds pie recipe.
My biggest vegetable hater child kept saying how she doesn’t like Shepherd’s pie.
My much younger veggie hater, said she wasn’t hungry.
We stuck to our guns and told them that they had to at least try it. Guess what? They LOVED it!
Yep. Success! I was thinking…. c’mon girls, it’s just peas and carrots (and a little onion that they never noticed). Thankfully, they got past it and realized it was delicious.
My 18 month old ate 3 small servings of it. We always start with a small amount, just in case he decides to toss it, but this time, he kept handing his plate back to us. LOL
It was great! And a definite kitchen win for our family!
Crockpot Beef Shepherds Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef browned
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 16 oz bag frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Instant Mashed Potatoes Enough for your family, I usually make 8-12 servings
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together except mashed potatoes. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. Mix up mashed potatoes, the day you plan to serve the meal. Put on top of the meat & veggie mixture and cook for 30 minutes, giving the mashed potatoes a chance to heat all the way through. We topped ours with cheese....but that is totally optional!
Steps to Prep this for the Freezer:
- Brown ground beef, chop onion, mince garlic.
- Mix all ingredients together except mashed potatoes. Place in freezer safe bag, label, lay flat and freeze.
Nutrition
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Kyle Rutherford. says
What temperature do we put oven on for 30 minutes? It just says cook for 30 min
Sarah says
350 degrees. Sorry! 🙂
Kaitlin says
We like to Brown the cheese, if putting this in the crockpot will cheese brown?
Sarah says
No, unfortunately it will not, except on the edges. You could take the crock out of the slow cooker and put in the oven for a bit on broil to brown it though.
Nancy says
I use fresh corn in place of the peas as my husband is not a fan of peas. Never made it in a crockpot so I hope it turns out as yummy as baking in the oven. I also use tomato soup (do not add water or milk) and mix it in with the cooked ground beef, It gives it a totally good taste. Going to give it a shot. Thanks for the recipe.
Sarah says
Great idea!
Anna says
If the meat is cooked why does it take 8 hours to cook?
Sarah says
It can go less if you want. This type of recipe is very forgiving. You can cook anywhere from 4-8 hours easily.
Amy Card says
I have never used instant potatoes, but was given a large package. How much should I use for this recipe?
Jenny Roberts says
Great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving!
Terra says
I have made shepherds pie befor but never put carrots, tomatoes, and peas. I hate peas and have only put green beans on. I’ll try the tomatoes and carrots but replace the peas with green beans. I have canned green beans will that still work or do I need to buy frozen?
Elena says
My crock pot is my best friend lately. I am always looking for something different to make in it. This is one I will definitely try.
Pure Grace Farms says
Shepherds pie is one of my favorite comfort foods. Your recipe looks simple and fabulous! I would be honored if you would come by and share it at Foodie Fridays this week (Thursday 9 pm EST) Have a great rest of your week and hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Shari
Tami says
Why couldn’t you use regular mashed potatoes?
Sarah says
You definitely can!
Tiffany says
Do you just add normal mash on top and then let it all sit for the 8 hrs or do u cook potatoes separately and then add when serving ?
Sarah says
You could do either one. You can cook it all day with normal mashed potatoes on top or add them at the end. It won’t matter.
Vicki says
Do you add any liquid when you put in the crockpot? I'm new to crockpotting (not sure if that's a word)
Sidetracked Sarah says
No, I don't add liquid. The crockpot always seems to produce it's own liquid.
Star says
Do you use instant mashed potatoes? if so, do you prepare the potatoes according to the directions on the package?
Sidetracked Sarah says
It depends on my mood and time. If I do instant, I do them according to the instructions, yes, although sometimes I replace some of the water with more milk. I like to do half liquids milk and half water.
Audine says
When I make instant mashed potatoes, I put Parmesan Cheese and milk for the liquid. My daughter is very picky about eating instant and she loves it this way. It does give it a stronger “earthy” taste that is closer to using real potatoes.
Sidetracked Sarah says
Good idea! I bet that would be good!