Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes

Directions

1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

2Prick the potatoes with a fork and place them directly on an oven rack and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until done.

3Cut the tops off the potatoes and scoop the insides into a bowl, leaving a ¼-inch wall around the skin.

4Add the milk, butter and salt to the bowl of potato and mash until smooth. If you’ll be piping the potatoes, place them into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and reserve for later.

5In a sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.

6Add the ground beef and cook, breaking into smaller pieces, until browned and cooked through.

7Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to combine. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper and frozen vegetables to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened and become glossy. Remove from the heat.

8Fill each potato evenly with the beef mixture. Pipe the mashed potatoes over the filling, covering the meat mixture completely. Top with grated cheese (optional).

9Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops of the potatoes start to brown.