Description
A comforting twist on a classic shepherd’s pie — fluffy baked potatoes stuffed with savory ground meat and vegetable filling, then topped with creamy mashed potato for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, prick with a fork, and rub lightly with olive oil. Place directly on oven rack and bake 45–60 minutes, until tender.
- While potatoes bake, heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef (or lamb) and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in peas and remove from heat.
- When potatoes are done, cut in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out some of the flesh into a bowl, leaving enough potato to hold shape.
- Mash the scooped potato with butter, milk, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
- Fill each baked potato with the meat mixture. Spoon mashed potato over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheddar if using.
- Return stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until tops are golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Add extra veggies like corn or green beans to the filling for variety.
- To save time, use leftover mashed potatoes instead of scooping and mashing fresh.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: British-American