Shepherd's Pie Slow Cooker

By carolync

Shepherd's pie is an old English dish traditionally made with ground lamb or mutton, vegetables, and gravy that's topped with mashed potatoes and then baked. This updated slow-cooker version by using ground beef and the convenience of frozen mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 package (22-ounce) frozen mashed potatoes
• 1 pound ground round
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (10 1/2-ounce) French onion soup, undiluted
• 1 package (16-ounce) frozen vegetable mix, thawed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Cook potatoes according to microwave package directions.

Meanwhile, cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain; stir in flour.

Add soup; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in vegetable mix. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 5-1/2- or 6-quart slow cooker.

Add salt and pepper to potatoes. Spoon over beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Cover and cook on LOW setting 4 hours. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.