4 Irresistible Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato Comfort Masterpiece
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A comfort food mashup combining shepherd’s pie and baked potatoes for an easy weeknight meal.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley or paprika for garnish
- Bake the potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Brown ground beef with onion and carrots. Stir in tomato paste and beef broth.
- Slice potatoes open, scoop out some flesh, mix with butter, milk, salt, and pepper, then spoon back into the skins.
- Top with beef filling, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Use lamb for a traditional shepherd’s pie flavor.
- Broil for extra crispy cheese topping.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg