Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato: Cozy Comfort Food Made Easy
Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato that combines the classic flavors of shepherd’s pie with the comforting texture of a baked potato.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the russet potatoes with a fork, then bake for about 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme, then add beef broth and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the insides and mix with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Fill each potato half with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a splash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato, comfort food, easy recipe