Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato: A Comforting Twist on Tradition
A deliciously unique take on classic shepherd’s pie, served in a baked potato.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prick the baking potatoes with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef or lamb over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add peas and carrots, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are baked, cut them in half and scoop out some of the insides.
- Mix the scooped potato with the meat mixture and fill the potato skins.
- Top with mashed potatoes and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute lentils or mushrooms for the meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato half
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, Baked Potato, Comfort Food