Description
Savory Mini Shepherds Pies Your Kids Will Love and Devour. These kid-friendly Mini Shepherds Pies are comforting, customizable, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef or Ground Lamb (Can substitute with ground turkey or lentils.)
- 1 medium Onion (Yellow or white onion preferred.)
- 2 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables (Peas, carrots, corn; fresh diced veggies can be used.)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste (Adjust to taste for a richer filling.)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (Use gluten-free for a gluten-free version.)
- 1 cup Beef Broth (Substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Fresh garlic works beautifully too.)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (Rosemary or oregano can be used as alternatives.)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 cups Mashed Potatoes (Can use leftover or store-bought.)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Use dairy-free butter for vegan option.)
- 1/4 cup Milk (Plant-based milk works great.)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Optional; substitute with mozzarella or dairy-free cheese.)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (For garnish.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Peel, dice, and boil potatoes for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain, return to pot, add butter and milk, mash until smooth.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef/lamb over medium heat until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat. Add diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth, simmer for 5-6 minutes. Add frozen vegetables.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture into each muffin cup, top with mashed potatoes and smooth out.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden and edges bubble.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg