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Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato: A Cozy, Comforting Twist

Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato
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A delicious twist on the classic shepherd’s pie, featuring a baked potato filled with savory meat and vegetable filling.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the baking potatoes and prick the skins with a fork. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until tender.
  3. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in carrots, peas, and cook for a few minutes.
  5. Add tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. When the potatoes are cooked, slice them open and scoop a bit of flesh out.
  7. Mix the potato flesh with sour cream and fold it into the meat mixture.
  8. Fill the potatoes with the mixture and top with cheddar cheese.
  9. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with lentils or a meat alternative.
  • Feel free to top with additional vegetables according to your preference.

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