Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato Recipe
Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato is a delicious twist on the classic Shepherd’s Pie, where fluffy baked potatoes are filled with a savory ground beef or lamb mixture and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This comforting and hearty dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: None
For the Baked Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Shepherd’s Pie Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground lamb
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup frozen peas
For the Mashed Potato Topping:
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Step 1: Bake the Potatoes – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub, dry, prick potatoes, rub with oil and salt. Bake until tender.
- Step 2: Make the Shepherd’s Pie Filling – Cook beef or lamb, add onion, carrots, garlic. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, salt, pepper. Simmer with beef broth, add peas.
- Step 3: Make the Mashed Potato Topping – Scoop out potato flesh, mash with milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Add cheese if desired.
- Step 4: Assemble the Stuffed Potatoes – Fill hollowed-out potatoes with Shepherd’s Pie filling, top with mashed potatoes, and extra cheese if desired.
- Step 5: Bake & Serve – Bake stuffed potatoes until golden. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie Baked Potato, Stuffed Potatoes, Comfort Food Recipe