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Mini Shepherd’s Pies

Mini Shepherd’s Pies: Cozy Comfort Food in Cute Portions

Mini Shepherd’s Pies are delightful, individual servings that pack traditional shepherd's pie flavors into portable portions, perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pies
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef or ground turkey as a leaner alternative
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic for enhanced flavor
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup or tomato paste for a richer taste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce for a low-sodium option
  • 2 cups Mixed Frozen Vegetables or any fresh diced veggies
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Crust
  • 1 can Refrigerated Crescent Rolls or pie dough/puff pastry
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Premade Tub of Mashed Potatoes or homemade for richer taste

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • large skillet
  • biscuit cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mixed veggies, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls and cut the dough into rounds. Press them into the muffin tin wells to form a crust.
  4. Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture into each dough-lined cup, avoiding overfilling.
  5. Dollop generous scoops of mashed potatoes on top of each pie.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the Mini Shepherd’s Pies cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 12mg

Notes

These Mini Shepherd’s Pies are great for festive gatherings and can be customized for different dietary preferences.

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