Shepherds Pie Baked Potato: The Best Comfort Food Makeover
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Shepherds Pie Baked Potato is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of Shepherds Pie with a baked potato twist.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or lamb over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery; cook until soft.
- Stir in the peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, and beef broth.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Mix in the butter and milk, then spoon the meat mixture into the potatoes.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with lentils.
- Use any leftover meat or vegetables you have for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg