Description
Comfort meets creativity in this shepherd’s pie baked potatoes mashup, blending classic British flavors with a modern twist. Hearty ground lamb, rich gravy, and crispy potato topping create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large baking potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Oils, Seasonings, and Toppings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 400F (200C). Thoroughly wash potatoes and puncture multiple times with a fork. Massage with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Position potatoes directly on oven rack or parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast approximately 1 hour until fork-tender and fully cooked through.
- Meanwhile, warm olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Introduce ground lamb or beef into skillet, fragmenting meat with wooden spoon. Cook until meat browns completely and releases rich flavors.
- Incorporate thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper into meat mixture. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, allowing liquid to simmer and reduce for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Mix frozen peas into meat filling, heating until warmed throughout and maintaining vibrant color.
- Remove potatoes from oven, allowing brief cooling period. Slice lengthwise and gently separate interior with fork to create fluffy texture.
- Distribute meat filling evenly across potato halves, ensuring each portion receives generous amount of savory mixture.
- Layer mashed potatoes atop meat filling, creating attractive peaked surface.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over mashed potato topping for additional richness.
- Return stuffed potatoes to oven for 10 minutes if adding cheese, allowing cheese to melt and develop golden edges.
- Plate immediately and serve while hot, presenting rustic and comforting meal.
Notes
- Choose large, starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho for the best texture and ability to hold filling.
- Pierce potatoes thoroughly and rub with oil to ensure crispy skin and even baking.
- Use ground turkey or lean beef for a healthier version without compromising flavor intensity.
- Replace meat with lentils, mushrooms, or plant-based crumbles to create a delicious vegetarian alternative that maintains the hearty essence of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg