Description
Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato is the ultimate comfort food fusion that combines two classic favorites into one delightful dish. With fluffy baked potatoes stuffed with a savory meat filling of ground beef or lamb, tender vegetables, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, this recipe is sure to warm hearts and satisfy appetites. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your tastes. Whether you choose to make it ahead of time or enjoy it fresh out of the oven, this hearty meal is a crowd-pleaser that brings comfort and flavor in every bite.
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
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub and prick the potatoes with a fork. Rub with olive oil and salt; bake for 45–50 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add beef broth; simmer until thickened.
- Scoop out baked potato flesh and mash with milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each potato with the meat mixture, top with mashed potatoes, and return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approximately 365g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg