Shepherd's Pie for Two

Name: Shepherd's Pie for Two
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium Russet potatoes; ½ lb. ground beef; ¾ tsp. salt, divided; ¼ tsp. black pepper; ¼ tsp. garlic powder; 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; ½ cup low-sodium beef stock; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; ½ cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed; 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 1-2 Tbsp. milk

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

I’ll admit it, I make "baked" potatoes in the microwave all the time. It’s the fastest way to get them onto the table, and for this cozy Shepherd’s Pie for Two, it’s the perfect shortcut. You hollow out the potatoes, fill them with the savory beef mixture, mash the scooped-out insides to put on top, and give everything a quick broil to toast the peaks. When I’m microwaving potatoes for regular baked potatoes, I sometimes pop them under the broiler so the skins crisp up. For this though, I kind of like everything soft, so I’ll leave it up to you. Enjoy! – Christine :-)

Updated at: Sat, 08 Nov 2025 01:54:49 GMT