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Easy Shepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potato

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These Easy Shepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potatoes are a comforting, all-in-one meal combining fluffy baked potatoes with a rich, savory meat and vegetable filling. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this hearty recipe delivers classic shepherd’s pie flavors in a fun and satisfying individual portion.

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Scrub potatoes, pierce with a fork, rub with olive oil, and bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
  • While potatoes bake, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until softened.
  • Add ground meat and cook until browned.
  • Stir in carrots and cook for a few minutes. Add tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer until thickened, then stir in peas and remove from heat.
  • Once potatoes are cool enough, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out centers, leaving a thin shell.
  • Mash the scooped potato with butter and milk until smooth.
  • Fill each potato shell with the meat mixture, then top with mashed potatoes.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
  • Return to oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until heated through and lightly golden.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Leave a thin layer of potato in the skins to prevent tearing.Simmer filling well to avoid excess liquid.Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time.

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