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Shepherd's Pie Stuffed Baked Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Lea
  • Total Time: 1 hour 21 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Shepherd's Pie Stuffed Baked Potatoes recipe is a comforting twist on a classic dish, combining hearty ground beef and savory vegetables with fluffy baked potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, these stuffed potatoes are flavorful, filling, and easy to prepare using simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 4 baking potatoes, scrubbed clean

Filling

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion (about 1 medium onion)
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed or minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 oz. tomato paste (¾ cup)
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, and green beans)

Topping

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)

Instructions

  1. Bake the potatoes. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake the 4 cleaned baking potatoes for about 1 hour, or until they can be easily pierced with a fork. Alternatively, you can microwave the potatoes for about 10 minutes, rotating them halfway through at 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare the beef filling. While the potatoes cook, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until it is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  3. Add seasonings and broth. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth into the cooked meat mixture, blending well to combine the flavors.
  4. Incorporate vegetables and simmer. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Prepare the potatoes for stuffing. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut a slit down the length of each potato and then another cut perpendicular to make an "X" shape. Gently squeeze the sides to open up the potato and place them in a glass baking dish.
  6. Stuff the potatoes. Spoon the savory beef and vegetable filling into each opened potato, filling them generously.
  7. Add cheese and finish baking. Top each stuffed potato with shredded cheddar cheese. Return the dish to the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Notes

  • You can microwave the potatoes to reduce the baking time significantly.
  • Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and make the dish healthier.
  • Frozen mixed vegetables make this recipe convenient and colorful.
  • Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese variety.
  • Make sure to season the filling well to balance flavors.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 6 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbylea.com/shepherds-pie-stuffed-baked-potatoes-recipe/