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Large Family Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Jamerrill Stewart
Does your family love Shepherd's Pie but you don't want to heat up the kitchen to make it? Grab your slow cooker and get the job done!
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Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds ground chuck browned and drained
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 onions diced
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 2 16 ounce packages frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 to 4 cups beef broth depending on how saucy you like your shepherd’s pie
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 8 to 10 cups prepared mashed potatoes
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
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Instructions
 

  • Prepare your large 8 qt or 2 smaller slow cooker liners with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onions. Cook the onions until softened and stir in garlic.
  • To the onions, add all ingredients EXCEPT the mashed potatoes and cheese. Stir together well. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker liner and spread evenly.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Remove the slow cooker lid and add the mashed potatoes, spreading into an even layer. Top with cheese and recover the slow cooker until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve garnished with sliced green onions or alone.

Notes

You can freeze the bottom portion sans potatoes and cheese to make this recipe even easier.