Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes: A Cozy Twist on Classic Comfort
A delicious take on shepherd’s pie, using baked potatoes as a cozy base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork, then bake for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned, then add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced carrots and peas, cooking until heated through, then add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Once the potatoes are done, cut them in half and scoop out some of the insides.
- Mix the scooped potato with the beef mixture and stuff it back into the potato skins.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra kick, sprinkle some paprika on top before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg