Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato

For the Shepherd’s Pie Filling:

2 lb lean ground beef (see Notes)

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½ tsp baking soda

2 tsp salt, divided

1 tsp pepper, divided

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 medium leek, finely sliced

1 stalk celery, diced

2 medium carrots, diced

¼ tsp paprika (optional)

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1¾ cups beef broth (or turkey broth)

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

½ tsp chopped fresh rosemary

½ tsp chopped fresh thyme

1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

1 cup fresh or frozen green peas

For the Baked Potatoes:

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