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Hearty Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes Recipe

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Hearty Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato is a comforting and flavorful twist on the classic shepherd’s pie, combining tender baked russet potatoes filled with savory ground beef or lamb, mixed vegetables, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 4 large russet potatoes

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)

Liquid

  • 1 cup beef or vegetable broth

Topping

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the potatoes.
  2. Bake Potatoes: Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork to allow steam to escape. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Cook Meat: While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain off any excess fat from the skillet to keep the filling lean.
  4. Add Vegetables: Stir the frozen mixed vegetables into the cooked meat in the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are heated through and slightly tender.
  5. Add Broth: Pour the beef or vegetable broth into the skillet with the meat and vegetables. Let the mixture simmer gently for approximately 5 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly and thicken.
  6. Prepare Mashed Potatoes: If using store-bought mashed potatoes, heat them according to the package instructions until warm. If making homemade mashed potatoes, prepare them now, ensuring they are creamy and smooth.
  7. Assemble: Once the potatoes are baked and cool enough to handle, carefully cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out some of the potato flesh from the center to create a cavity, leaving enough potato around the edges to maintain structure.
  8. Fill Potatoes: Spoon the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into each potato half. Generously top each filled potato with the prepared mashed potatoes, spreading it smoothly over the filling.
  9. Bake Again: Place the filled potato halves on a baking sheet. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the mashed potato topping turns golden and develops a crispy texture.
  10. Serve: Remove the baked potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for a few minutes before serving. This gives the flavors time to meld and makes handling easier.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground lamb with ground beef or turkey depending on preference.
  • Feel free to customize the mixed vegetables with your favorites like green beans or mushrooms.
  • To make homemade mashed potatoes, boil peeled and chopped potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  • For a richer topping, mix some cheese into the mashed potatoes before topping.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.

Keywords: Shepherd’s Pie, Baked Potato, Hearty Dinner, Comfort Food, Ground Beef, Ground Lamb

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