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Hearty Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes: A Cozy Twist on a Classic Comfort Food

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Delicious Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes filled with savory meat and topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the washed potatoes for about 45 minutes until tender.
  2. In a skillet, sauté onion and carrots for 5 minutes, then add garlic and ground meat, cooking until browned.
  3. Mix in tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and peas; season and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove baked potatoes, scoop out insides, and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
  5. Fill potato halves with meat mixture, top with mashed potatoes, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Notes

  • Customize with plant-based meat alternatives or add your favorite herbs.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Omnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 potato half
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg