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shepherds pie baked potatoes

Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes: 7 Comforting Steps to Bliss

Shepherd’s pie baked potatoes are a hearty dish made with seasoned meat and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and pierce the baking potatoes with a fork.
  3. Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  4. In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat.
  5. Add the onion and garlic; cook until softened.
  6. Stir in the mixed vegetables, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  7. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. In a bowl, mash the cooked potatoes with butter and milk.
  9. Slice the baked potatoes in half and scoop out some flesh.
  10. Mix the scooped potato with the meat mixture.
  11. Fill the potato skins with the meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes.
  12. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  13. Bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.

Notes

  • Use leftover meat for a quicker option.
  • Substitute vegetables based on preference.
  • Make it vegetarian by using lentils instead of meat.
  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: shepherd's pie, baked potatoes, comfort food