Description
Slow Cooker Cottage Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping that creates a satisfying meal for any occasion. This easy-to-make dish simmers in your slow cooker while you relax, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With its rich flavors and hearty texture, each bite promises to bring warmth and nostalgia, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and quartered
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into quarters; place them in cold water over medium heat until tender (15-20 minutes). Meanwhile, chop the onion and carrots.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic over medium heat (7-10 minutes); drain excess fat if needed.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a slow cooker; add diced carrots, peas, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, beef broth, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Drain cooked potatoes, return them to the pot; add butter and milk; mash until smooth and season with salt.
- Scoop the meat mixture into bowls and top generously with mashed potatoes. Serve immediately with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg