Slow Cooker Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
• 1 cup onion
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 package frozen mixed vegetables , 12-ounce
• 1.5 cups beef broth
• 0.25 cups tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon orcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tapioca , finely crushed
• 1 teaspoon talian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 packages refrigerated mashed potatoes , 24-ounce
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• paprika to taste
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Cook ground beef and onion in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is tender; about 8 minutes. Add garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute; drain fat.

3. 3

   Add beef mixture and frozen mixed vegetables to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

4. 4

   Whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, tapioca, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over beef mixture; stir to combine.

5. 5

   Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or on High for 3 hours.

6. 6

   Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. Stir in cheese. Spread atop the beef mixture.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on High for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Garnish with paprika and parsley