Description
Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Baked Potatoes transform classic shepherd’s pie ingredients into a comforting and hearty meal. Fluffy baked potatoes are stuffed with savory ground beef, mixed vegetables, and topped with melted cheddar cheese for an easy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 4 baking potatoes, scrubbed clean
Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium onion)
- 1 garlic clove, crushed or minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 oz. tomato paste (3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, and green beans)
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
Instructions
- Bake the Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake the 4 baking potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet for about 1 hour, or until they are soft when pierced with a fork. Alternatively, microwave the potatoes for 10 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Cook the Ground Beef Mixture: While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 crushed garlic clove, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and onions are softened. Drain excess grease.
- Add Flavor and Vegetables: Stir in 6 oz. tomato paste, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, and 1 ½ cups beef broth. Add 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prepare the Potatoes for Stuffing: When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut a slit lengthwise and another perpendicular to form an “X”. Gently squeeze the potato to open the center, then place each stuffed potato in a glass baking dish.
- Stuff and Top the Potatoes: Spoon the beef and vegetable filling into the opened potatoes. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of each stuffed potato.
- Finish Baking: Return the stuffed potatoes to the 400°F oven for about 5 minutes, or place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve hot.
Notes
- To speed up cooking, microwave potatoes before baking.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- Substitute vegetables with your favorites or whatever is on hand.
- For extra creaminess, add a dollop of sour cream on top when serving.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
