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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 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British, Comfort Food
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Baked Potatoes
  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
Shepherd’s Pie Filling
  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
Mashed Potato Topping
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup milk

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher

Method
 

  1. Bake potatoes at 400°F (200°C) until fork-tender.
  2. Brown meat in skillet and cook vegetables until softened.
  3. Add tomato paste, broth, and seasonings. Simmer until thick.
  4. Scoop potato flesh and mash with butter and milk.
  5. Fill potato shells with meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes.
  6. Bake filled potatoes until heated through and lightly golden.

Notes

Can be made ahead and reheated. Freeze before final bake for best results.