Description
These Shepherd’s Pie Twice Baked Potatoes are the perfect comfort food! A delicious twist on classic shepherd’s pie, these stuffed potatoes are loaded with seasoned ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, then topped with melted cheese. A hearty and satisfying meal for dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
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- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 pound ground lean hamburger
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) tomato soup
- 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, pepper jack, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place potatoes on the oven rack and bake until tender, about 50-60 minutes. (For a quicker method, microwave the potatoes for 10 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, then bake for 30 minutes and check for doneness.)
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat for 4 minutes. Add the chopped onion and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and mixed vegetables. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk the beef broth and flour together, then pour over the meat mixture. Cook until bubbly and thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cover.
- When the potatoes are tender, remove them from the oven and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides, leaving a thin layer to maintain the shape of the potato shells.
- Turn the oven to broil at 400°F (200°C). Line a baking pan with foil.
- In a bowl, mash the scooped-out potato insides and mix in the butter, milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Place the potato shells in the prepared pan. Fill each potato with the meat and vegetable mixture, then top with mashed potatoes and shredded cheese.
- Broil for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg