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Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

Fluffy baked potatoes stuffed with savory shepherd’s pie filling and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: British-Inspired, Comfort Food
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Baked Potatoes
  • 4 russet potatoes large
  • olive oil for rubbing
  • salt
Shepherd’s Pie Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Mashed Potato Topping
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes prepared
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup milk or cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Bake potatoes at 400°F (205°C) for 50–60 minutes until tender.
  2. Brown meat with onion and carrots in a skillet.
  3. Add garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire, broth, and seasonings; simmer until thick.
  4. Stir peas into filling and remove from heat.
  5. Split potatoes and fluff interiors.
  6. Fill potatoes with meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes.
  7. Bake 15 minutes and broil until lightly golden.

Notes

Use lamb for traditional shepherd’s pie flavor or beef for a cottage pie version.