Description
Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes offer a delightful twist on traditional comfort food, merging the beloved flavors of a classic cottage pie with the heartiness of baked potatoes. Each fluffy potato is generously stuffed with a savory ground beef filling, mixed with vibrant vegetables and topped with melted cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, providing a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and gluten-free. The customizable nature of this recipe allows you to add your favorite veggies or spices, ensuring it fits your family’s taste preferences perfectly. Enjoy these comforting baked potatoes for a fulfilling dinner that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 baking potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¾ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake the potatoes for about one hour until tender, or microwave on high for about 10 minutes.
- While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic; season with salt and pepper.
- Once browned, stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth until combined.
- Add thawed mixed vegetables to the skillet mixture and simmer until slightly thickened; adjust seasoning as desired.
- Remove baked potatoes from the oven and cut an 'x' into each one, gently squeezing to open them.
- Spoon the beef mixture generously into each potato and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven for about 5 minutes or broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg