Slow-cooked shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter night. The combination of minced meat, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes is a winning combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. You can find many different variations of this dish, but the basic ingredients and steps are always the same. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best slow-cooked shepherd's pie, including tips on how to choose the right ingredients and how to get the perfect flavor.
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SLOW-COOKED SHEPHERD'S PIE
Shepherd's pie is to the British as meat loaf is to Americans, so when I was a young child living in the U.K., 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! -Mari Sitkiewicz, Downers Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h50m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, then shake potatoes over low heat for 1 minute to dry. Mash potatoes, gradually adding butter and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Add tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, carrots, broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until most of the liquid is evaporated. Stir in peas. Season with remaining salt and pepper., Transfer beef mixture to a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. Spread mashed potatoes over top. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
SLOW-COOKER SHEPHERD'S PIE
Mashed potatoes make this hearty and delicious slow-cooker shepherd's pie even easier.
Provided by By Stephanie Wise
Categories Entree
Time 4h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned; drain. Stir in soup, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread mixture evenly in bottom of 6-quart slow cooker. Top evenly with frozen vegetables.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to a rapid boil. Remove from heat; stir in milk and dry potatoes until just combined. Let stand 1 minute, then stir again. Spread evenly over top of vegetables in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until warm and vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve warm sprinkled with herbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.4, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 158.8 mg, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 41.0 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2389.6 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
SLOW COOKER SHEPHERD'S PIE
Provided by Food Network
Time 4h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In medium skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage until brown. Place in slow cooker. Add peas and carrots. Top with mashed potatoes. Pour gravy on top of potatoes. Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours.;
SLOW COOKER SHEPHERD'S PIE
Slow-cook shepherd's pie and you'll be rewarded with succulent mince. This recipe is also low-fat and low-calorie with three of your five-a-day
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 6h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the slow cooker if necessary. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Tip the onions and thyme sprigs and fry for 2-3 mins. Then add the carrots and fry together, stirring occasionally until the vegetables start to brown. Stir in the mince and fry for 1-2 mins until no longer pink. Stir in the flour then cook for another 1-2 mins. Stir in the tomato purée and lentils and season with pepper and the Worcestershire sauce, adding a splash of water if you think the mixture is too dry. Scrape everything into the slow cooker.
- Meanwhile cook both lots of potatoes in simmering water for 12-13 minutes or until they are cooked through. Drain well and then mash with the crème fraîche. Spoon this on top of the mince mixture and cook on Low for 5 hours - the mixture should be bubbling at the sides when it is ready. Crisp up the potato topping under the grill if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.39 milligram of sodium
SLOW-COOKER SHEPHERD'S PIE
This pub favorite is so simple to make ahead of time-you can layer the ingredients in your slow cooker the night before. Cover and refrigerate; then plug in the cooker and you're ready to go. Use your slow cooker to make a traditional shepherd's pie that's filled with lean ground beef and vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prick potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave potatoes on high, turning once, until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from microwave, let cool slightly, then peel and mash with milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 second longer. Add beef, increase heat to medium-high and cook, breaking up chunks, until meat is cooked through and beginnning to brown, 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a small cup, whisk cornstarch with 1 cup water. Add to skillet and cook, stirring, until liquid thickens slightly. Remove from heat; transfer to slow cooker.
- Layer vegetables on top of meat; top with potatoes. Cover, turn slow cooker to low and cook for 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.1, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 110.1, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2, Protein 19
VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE (CROCK POT)
Next time you buy sweet potatoes, buy a few extra to make this delicious low fat vegetarian supper. If you prefer a "meat" dish just omit the bulgar and salt, and saute 1 pound of ground beef and add it to crock pot adding it to the crock pot before adding the vegetables to the crock pot. This recipe requires a greased 5 quart (or larger) slow cooker When I made this I only used two parsnips instead of the 4 as in the instructions but huge sweet potatoes. We served this with sourdough bread and I topped mine with low-fat sour cream. I also think this would be a great veggie side dish (skipping the bulgur) to accompany chicken. Recipe source: The Healthy Slow Cooker
Provided by ellie_
Categories Savory Pies
Time 10h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the topping: in a pot of boiling water, cook sweet potatoes until tender (20-30 minutes). Drain; mash potatoes, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- To make the pie: in a bowl combine bulgur and boiling water; set aside for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Set aside.
- Over medium heat, heat oil in a skillet for 30 seconds or so.
- Add vegetables (onions - parsnips) and cook, stirring until vegetables are softened (6-10 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, continuing to cook stirring for another minute or so.
- Stir in mushrooms, tossing to coat.
- Stir in flour and cook stirring for another minute or so.
- Stir in broth and tomato paste. Bring mixture to a boil and then transfer to slow cooker.
- Add bulgur and stir in well.
- Spread sweet potato topping over mixture.
- Place a tea towel folded in half over top of stoneware to absorb excess moisture. (I used a paper towel but a tea towel would probably work so much better.).
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle with Swiss cheese if using, and cover and cook on high for another 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.2, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 432.8, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 5
SLOW-COOKER SHEPHERD'S PIE
Try your hand at our Slow-Cooker Shepherd's Pie! This lunch or dinner dish pairs great when served with a side salad or pasta.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h30m
Yield 9 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place meatballs in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with carrots and onions. Whisk flour, broth and A.1. until blended. Add to ingredients in slow cooker; stir. Cover with lid.
- Cook on HIGH 2-1/2 hours. After about 2-1/4 hours, cook potatoes and mash as directed on package, substituting sour cream for the milk and butter.
- Stir peas into ingredients in slow cooker; top with potatoes. Cook, covered, 30 min.
- Top with cheese. Let stand, covered, 10 min. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1040 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Grass-fed lamb and organic vegetables will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcrowd the slow cooker. Leave some space for the ingredients to circulate and cook evenly.
- If you're using frozen vegetables, thaw them before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help prevent the dish from becoming watery.
- Season the dish to taste. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as desired.
- Serve the shepherd's pie with a dollop of mashed potatoes or gravy.
Conclusion:
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold night. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Experiment with different ingredients and seasonings to find your perfect recipe. This hearty and flavorful dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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