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Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

Fluffy baked potatoes stuffed with savory shepherd’s pie filling and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup peas and carrots frozen
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Bake potatoes at 400°F (205°C) until fork-tender.
  2. Brown ground meat in a skillet and drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, broth, seasoning, and simmer until thick.
  5. Scoop potato flesh and mash with butter and milk.
  6. Fill potato skins with meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes.
  7. Bake again until lightly golden and serve hot.

Notes

Use lamb for traditional flavor or beef for a familiar twist.