Description
Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato is a comforting dish that takes the beloved flavors of classic shepherd’s pie and presents them in a delightful baked potato format. This recipe features tender potatoes filled with a savory mixture of ground beef or turkey, fresh vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes on top. It’s an excellent option for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering a hearty meal that everyone will enjoy. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to swap in your favorite veggies or proteins to make it your own!
Ingredients
- Ground beef or turkey
- Diced onion
- Diced carrots
- Frozen peas
- Minced garlic
- Chicken broth
- Non-alcoholic Worcestershire sauce
- Large baking potatoes
- Butter or olive oil
- Milk or plant-based milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the baking potatoes, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, combine ground meat, onion, carrots, garlic, peas, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and vegetables are soft.
- Remove baked potatoes from the oven; let cool slightly. Cut in half and scoop some flesh into a bowl. Mash with butter or olive oil and milk until smooth.
- Fill each potato half with the meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes. Bake again for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg