Description
Shepherd’s Pie Potato Skins combine the comforting flavors of classic shepherd’s pie with crispy potato skins, filled with savory ground meat and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for filling)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and dry the potatoes, then prick with a fork and bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside the skins. Set aside the scooped-out potato in a bowl.
- Brush potato skins with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and return to the oven for 10–15 minutes to crisp up.
- Mash the scooped-out potato with butter, milk, and cheese until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add ground beef or lamb and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mixed vegetables. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each potato skin with meat mixture, then top with a scoop or piping of mashed potato.
- Place filled skins on a baking sheet and broil for 3–5 minutes until tops are golden.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling and potato skins ahead and assemble just before baking.
- Use lamb for a more traditional shepherd’s pie flavor, or beef for a cottage pie twist.
- Add grated cheese on top before broiling for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg