Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato: A Comfort Food Mashup Recipe
Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato is a delicious mashup of classic Shepherd’s Pie and comforting baked potatoes. This hearty dish features fluffy baked potatoes loaded with a savory ground beef or lamb filling, topped with creamy mashed potatoes, and baked to golden perfection. A satisfying and flavorful meal that’s sure to please the whole family!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Baked Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Shepherd’s Pie Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground lamb
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup frozen peas
For the Mashed Potato Topping:
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Step 1: Bake the Potatoes – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub, dry, and prick potatoes. Rub with oil and salt, then bake until tender.
- Step 2: Make the Shepherd’s Pie Filling – Brown meat, add onion, carrots, garlic, seasonings, broth, and peas. Simmer until thickened.
- Step 3: Make the Mashed Potato Topping – Scoop out potato, mash with milk, butter, seasonings, and cheese.
- Step 4: Assemble the Stuffed Potatoes – Fill baked potatoes with filling and top with mashed potatoes.
- Step 5: Bake & Serve – Bake until golden, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or add a sprinkle of fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Feel free to top the finished dish with a dollop of sour cream or chopped green onions for a tasty garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, Baked Potato, Comfort Food, Dinner Recipe