Description
Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes offer a delicious and comforting twist on the traditional shepherd’s pie. These fluffy baked potatoes are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef or turkey, vibrant vegetables, and topped with melted cheese, creating a hearty meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and satisfying, this dish brings warmth and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium russet or sweet potatoes
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or turkey
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 large carrots (chopped small)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 ½ cups low sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup frozen corn kernels
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 – 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare aluminum foil.
- Rub butter over the center of each foil piece, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then wrap each potato tightly in foil.
- Bake wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet for about an hour until tender.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef or turkey with onions, carrots, garlic, salt, and pepper for about 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in flour for one minute, then add tomato paste and broth; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in frozen corn and peas; heat through.
- Unwrap potatoes, slice open, fill with meat mixture, top with cheese, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 528
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 754mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg