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