Fluffy baked potatoes stuffed with savory ground beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed topping for comfort.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 4 large russet potatoes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Filling
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 medium carrot, diced
08 - 1 pound ground beef or lamb
09 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
10 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
12 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Mashed Potato Topping
14 - Potato scooped from baked potatoes
15 - 1/4 cup milk
16 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
17 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Garnish
18 - Chopped fresh parsley
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub potatoes and prick each several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake directly on oven rack for 45 to 60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
02 - While potatoes bake, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Add ground beef or lamb to the skillet. Cook while breaking up meat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in broth and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add peas, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - When potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice off the top third of each. Carefully scoop out the insides, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Reserve potato shells.
06 - In a bowl, mash the scooped-out potato with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
07 - Spoon meat and vegetable filling into each potato shell, pressing down gently. Top with mashed potato, smoothing with a spoon or piping for decorative finish.
08 - Place stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and return to oven for 10 to 15 minutes until tops are lightly golden.
09 - Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.
