15 Crockpot Shepherds Pie Recipes Made Easy

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground lamb (or ground beef for a cottage pie)
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 medium carrots, diced small
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1.5 tsp salt, divided
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2.5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup whole milk, warmed
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese