Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato recipe! This delightful fusion of classic shepherd’s pie and a fluffy baked potato is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Each baked potato is generously stuffed with a rich filling of seasoned ground beef or lamb, tender vegetables, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes for an extra layer of comfort. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile—allowing you to customize the filling and toppings to suit your taste. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love!
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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub potatoes, dry them, prickle with a fork, rub with olive oil and salt.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until tender.
- While baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the ground meat; drain excess grease.
- Add onions, carrots, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper; pour in beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in frozen peas; remove from heat.
- Slice tops off baked potatoes; scoop out flesh into a bowl.
- Mash with milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper; stir in cheese if desired.
- Spoon filling into potatoes; top with mashed potato mixture.
- Bake again for 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg