Description
Indulge in a comforting family favorite with these Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes. This delightful twist on classic comfort food features oven-baked potatoes stuffed with a savory ground beef filling and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy weeknight dinners to gatherings with friends, this gluten-free dish is not only easy to prepare but also endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 baking potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Salt and pepper
- ¾ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the potatoes for about an hour until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth; simmer until thickened. Add thawed vegetables and season to taste.
- Slice open each baked potato to create an 'x' shape and place them in a glass baking dish.
- Stuff each potato with the beef mixture and top generously with shredded cheese.
- Return to the oven for about 5 minutes or broil briefly until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg