Description
Mini Shepherd’s Pies are delightful individual servings of comfort food that combine a crispy, golden crust with creamy mashed potatoes and savory meat filling. Perfect for any occasion, these mini pies are easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and guests. Whether it’s a casual dinner or an elegant gathering, these adorable treats will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onions and chopped carrots until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground lamb or beef, cooking until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in frozen peas and vegetable broth; season with thyme and Worcestershire sauce, then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- While simmering, prepare mashed potatoes by mixing with butter and cream until smooth.
- Spoon the meat filling into greased muffin tins or ramekins, topping each with dollops of mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg