Description
Hearty Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes blend British comfort cuisine with rustic charm, offering a delightful twist on classic shepherd’s pie. Crispy potato skins cradle rich ground beef and savory vegetables, inviting you to savor each comforting, flavor-packed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Vegetables and Starches:
- 4 baking potatoes
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Sauces, Seasonings, and Dairy:
- 3/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pierce potatoes with a fork and cook for 60 minutes until completely soft and easily pierced, or microwave for 10 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- In a large skillet, sauté ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic until meat is completely browned and crumbled.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and mixed vegetables. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the mixture thickens and liquid reduces.
- Create a deep cross-cut on top of each potato, gently squeeze the sides to open the potato and create a well for the filling.
- Arrange potatoes in a baking dish and generously spoon the beef mixture into each potato, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filled potatoes. Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes or broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and becomes golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Potato Prep Vary baking methods for different textures and time constraints by using oven or microwave techniques.
- Meat Selection Choose lean ground beef or swap with ground turkey for a lighter protein option.
- Vegetable Flexibility Mix in seasonal or frozen vegetables to add nutrition and customize the filling’s flavor profile.
- Cheese Alternatives Experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or dairy-free options to suit dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg