Shepard's Pie in Crockpot

3 cups mashed potatoes
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups frozen vegetables
1 medium onion, chopped finely
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika (then a bit more for garnish)
1 cup water
2 cups shredded cheese

I used a 4 quart crockpot---it was the perfect size. A larger will work, but it will cook faster.

Brown the meat, onion and spices on the stove, and drain any fat.
Spray the inside of your crockpot with cooking spray.
Put the meat in the crockpot and stir in the frozen vegetables, and a cup of water.
Add two cups of cheese on top.
Press the mashed potatoes down on top of the cheese and meat. Sprinkle with a bit of paprika.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for about 3, then remove the lid and cook on high for 30 minutes to release the condensation and allow the potatoes to brown a bit on top.
(Everything is cooked already, so you're really just allowing the flavors to meld and the potatoes to crustify.)