Description
A delightful twist on classic shepherd’s pie, combining hearty flavors and crispy baked potatoes for an easy and delicious comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Russet Potatoes
- 1 lb Ground Lamb or Beef
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 Carrots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Cheese (Cheddar or Parmesan), shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes and pierce them with a fork, then bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground lamb or beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened for 3-5 minutes, then stir in carrots.
- Mix in beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove baked potatoes, cool slightly, and scoop out some flesh to mash with milk, butter, and salt until creamy.
- Fill potato halves with the meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes, then sprinkle with cheese and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
Notes
For a twist, try sweet potatoes or a dairy-free version using coconut milk and nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg