Description
Hearty Shepherds Pie Potato Skins bring classic British comfort to your table with a crispy twist. Savory ground lamb nestles inside golden potato shells, delivering rich flavors that invite you to savor every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare potatoes by washing thoroughly and piercing with a fork to allow steam escape.
- Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced, then remove and let cool slightly.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until onions become translucent.
- Add ground beef or lamb to the skillet, breaking meat apart and cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Incorporate frozen mixed vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture.
- Simmer the meat filling for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors, then remove from heat.
- Slice cooled potatoes lengthwise and carefully scoop out potato flesh, leaving a thin layer to maintain skin structure.
- Fill each potato skin with the prepared meat and vegetable mixture.
- Top the meat filling with a layer of mashed potatoes, ensuring even coverage.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potato layer.
- Return filled potato skins to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until tops turn golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter, healthier version that still delivers incredible flavor and protein.
- Create gluten-free option by using tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce and ensuring all broth is certified gluten-free.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like diced carrots or spinach to the meat mixture for increased vitamins and fiber.
- Prepare potato skins ahead of time and refrigerate before final baking, making this a convenient make-ahead meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg