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Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

Delightful Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes are a fun, gluten-free twist on the classic comfort dish, featuring crispy potato skins filled with ground beef and vegetables.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Irish
Servings 2 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • electric mixer
  • potato masher

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Russet potatoes
  • 4 ounces ground beef or lamb
  • ¼ cup diced yellow or white onion
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup canned tomato sauce not spaghetti sauce
  • ¼ cup beef stock or broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup frozen vegetable medley thawed (carrots, peas, corn, and green beans)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk room temperature
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Place potatoes on a baking sheet. Brush each with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and prick with the tines of a fork. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until fork tender. Lower oven temperature to 350F.
  • Meanwhile in a large hot skillet, add the beef, onion, and ½ teaspoon salt and cook until the beef is browned, breaking it into pieces with a spatula as it cooks, about 5-8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Add the garlic and cook 60 seconds. Add the tomato sauce, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and vegetables then bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, turn down the heat down to simmer and cook until the mixture is thick and glossy, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in the rosemary then taste and adjust for salt if necessary.
  • Once the potatoes are done cooking, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides into a large mixing bowl leaving a ¼ inch border, being careful not to tear the shell. Place the hollowed potato shells back onto the baking sheet.
  • With an electric mixer on very low speed or by hand with a potato masher, mash the cooked potato insides until mashed and smooth. Beat in the butter and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt until completely incorporated then slowly beat in the milk. Stir in ¼ cup cheese. Taste and adjust for salt if needed.
  • Divide the meat mixture among the potato shells. Top with mashed potatoes then sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cheese has melted.

Notes

Don't have time for twice baked potatoes? Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Prick with the tines of a fork then brush each with oil and sprinkle with salt. Microwave at full power for 5 minutes. Flip and microwave for another 3-5 minutes or until soft. Cut potatoes in half (do not scoop) then spoon meat filling on top. Serve with cheese and sour cream on top, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Baked Potatoes, comfort food, Gluten-Free, Potato Recipe, Shepherd’s Pie
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