Description
Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato is a comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of shepherd’s pie with the heartiness of baked potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean and prick them with a fork. Bake for 50–60 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, frozen vegetables, and beef broth. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
- When potatoes are ready, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the insides into a bowl, leaving a sturdy shell.
- Mash the potato flesh with butter, milk, and cheese until creamy. Season to taste.
- Spoon the meat mixture into each potato shell, then top with the mashed potatoes.
- Return stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and heated through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg