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low Cooker Cottage Pie

Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

485kcal
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
6 hours
Total 6 hours 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Cottage Pie is a traditional Irish-inspired comfort food made with slow-cooked ground beef, vegetables, rich savory gravy, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Because it is cooked slowly, the flavors become deeper and more developed, creating a hearty and satisfying family meal. It is easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Servings 6 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine British, Irish

Ingredients

  • For the beef filling:
  • 500 g–1kg ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 celery stick chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the mashed potatoes:
  • 1 kg potatoes
  • 2 –3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • To make Slow Cooker Cottage Pie, you will need:
  • Slow cooker / Crockpot
  • Large frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Potato masher
  • Medium pot (for boiling potatoes)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. Step 1: Brown the beef
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  2. First, heat a pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. This step builds deep flavor in your Slow Cooker Cottage Pie.
  3. Step 2: Add vegetables
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  4. Next, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Step 3: Build the sauce
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  6. Then, stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  7. Step 4: Transfer to slow cooker
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  8. After that, pour the mixture into the slow cooker. Cook on:
  9. LOW for 6–8 hours OR
  10. HIGH for 3–4 hours
  11. Step 5: Make mashed potatoes
  12. Meanwhile, boil potatoes until soft. Mash them with butter, milk, and salt until creamy.
  13. Step 6: Assemble the cottage pie
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  14. Once cooked, spread the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture inside the slow cooker.
  15. Step 7: Optional finishing step
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  16. For a golden crust, place under a grill or oven broiler for 5–10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving350gCalories485kcalCarbohydrates42gProtein28gFat22gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat8gTrans Fat0.5gCholesterol85mgSodium70mgPotassium980mgFiber6gSugar7gVitamin A4200IUVitamin C18mgCalcium120mgIron5mg

Notes

  • Always brown the meat first for richer flavor.
  • Do not add too much liquid, or the filling may become watery.
  • You can add cheese on top for extra richness.
  • For a healthier version, use lean beef or sweet potatoes.
  • This dish freezes very well for up to 3 months.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
  • You can easily customize it with mushrooms, corn, or extra herbs.

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