Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Advertisement:Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork. Arrange them on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are baking, heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallot and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the pan with the shallot. Break up the beef with a spatula and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly until cool enough to handle.
Advertisement:Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh from each half, leaving a thin layer of potato inside the skin. Place the potato flesh in a bowl and mash with a fork.
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