Shepherd’s crock pot shepherd’s pie is to the British as meat loaf is to Americans, so when I was a young child living in the U. I had it almost once a week. This is my go-to recipe when I’m longing for the sights and smells of my mother’s kitchen.
Turns out people here love it just as much! Drain, then shake potatoes over low heat for 1 minute to dry. Mash potatoes, gradually adding butter and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Add the mushrooms, carrots, broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Transfer beef mixture to a greased 4-qt. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until bubbly.
Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley. Bake option: Transfer cooked beef mixture to a greased 8-in. 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and topping is lightly browned. This post may contain affiliate links. This Easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe is made with ground beef, brown gravy, and frozen vegetables in less than 30 minutes on the stove top. Broil in the oven for just 5 minutes and dinner is served!
Even 30 minutes of simmering can be a bit much during a busy weeknight. Most recipes also call for up to 2 lbs of ground beef, which is a bit much if you have a family of four. This one conveniently calls for just 1 lb. Finally, there is no need to bake this in the oven.