Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion with Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes—a delightful combination of fluffy baked potatoes and savory shepherd’s pie filling. Each potato is generously stuffed with a rich mixture of seasoned ground beef (or lamb), tender vegetables, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying dish that warms the heart. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, these baked potatoes promise to be a hit among kids and adults alike. Plus, they are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Dive into this comforting meal that brings together the best of both worlds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub and prick each potato; rub with olive oil and salt.
- Bake potatoes for 45–50 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground meat until browned; stir in onion, carrots, and garlic.
- Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, beef broth, and simmer.
- Mix in peas before removing from heat.
- Scoop out potato flesh, mash with milk and butter; mix in cheese if desired.
- Fill each potato skin with meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake again for 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg