Description
Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes are a delightful fusion of classic comfort food and innovative cooking. This recipe takes the traditional shepherd’s pie and presents it in a baked potato format, making it not only visually appealing but also easy to serve. Each fluffy potato is stuffed with a savory filling of lean ground beef or turkey, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, creating a hearty meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With their creamy interior and flavorful topping, these baked potatoes will surely impress your guests while being simple enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium russet or sweet potatoes
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 large carrots (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2.5 cups low sodium beef or chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup frozen corn kernels
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 to 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each potato in aluminum foil after rubbing with butter, salt, and pepper. Bake for about one 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 for one minute then add tomato paste, broth, oregano, and thyme; simmer for about ten minutes until thickened.
- Mix in corn and peas until heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Unwrap baked potatoes, cut them open, sprinkle cheese inside first, then fill with the meat mixture and top with more cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg