Description
Experience the delightful comfort of Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes, a creative twist on a classic dish that combines fluffy baked potatoes with a savory beef filling and melty cheese. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is both satisfying and easy to customize based on your favorite ingredients. Imagine digging into a warm potato shell filled with a hearty mixture of lean ground beef, tender vegetables, and topped with gooey cheese—each bite promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, these stuffed potatoes can be prepared ahead of time, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium russet or sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 large carrots (chopped small)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 to 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil after buttering it and seasoning it with salt and pepper. Bake for about an hour until tender.
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat with onion, carrots, garlic, salt, and pepper until the meat is no longer pink.
- Stir in flour, then add tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Mix in corn and peas; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Unwrap baked potatoes carefully, slice open and fluff the insides. Fill each potato generously with the meat mixture and top with cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg