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Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

Enjoy a gluten-free twist on the classic comfort dish with Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes, 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 600 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • electric mixer
  • potato masher

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 2 large Russet potatoes

Filling

  • 4 ounces ground beef or lamb
  • ¼ cup diced yellow or white onion
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 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
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 ounce unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk room temperature
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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, about 5-8 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 60 seconds. Add tomato sauce, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and vegetables then bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, turn down the heat to simmer and cook until thick and glossy, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in rosemary and adjust salt if necessary.
  • Once the potatoes are done, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides into a large mixing bowl leaving a ¼ inch border. Place hollowed potato shells back onto the baking sheet.
  • Mash the cooked potato insides until smooth. Beat in the butter and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, then slowly beat in the milk. Stir in ¼ cup cheese and adjust for salt.
  • Divide the meat mixture among the potato shells. Top with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cheese has melted.

Notes

For a quicker version, microwave the potatoes instead of baking. Serve with Mini Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick's Day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
Keyword baked potatoes, Comfort Food, Gluten-Free, shepherd's pie, St. Patrick's Day, twice baked
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