Mini Shepherd’s Pie-So Good!

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 11
Mini Shepherd's Pies - A Delicious Comfort Food
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Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

cooking spray
1 can refrigerated biscuits ( The flakey are good or Grands )
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground beef ( chuck or ground turkey or chicken or veggie crumbles )
1/2 onion , minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup beef stock ( or chicken or turkey or vegetable )
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaf
1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes ( or use instant or storebought in a pinch )
1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder
2 tablespoons granulated onion powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
413
Sugar
2g
Fat
25g
Mini Shepherd's Pies are a miniature version of the classic comfort food that originated in Britain. These individual servings are perfect for portion control and for serving at parties. This recipe uses ground beef, but other meats or vegetarian crumbles can be substituted. The addition of mixed vegetables and herbs gives this recipe a boost of flavor and nutrients. Overall, this recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray muffin cups with cooking spray.
2.Place one biscuit in each muffin cup, pressing the dough up the sides.
3.In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced onion and sauté until softened.
4.Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and minced garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned.
5.Stir in flour and beef stock, and bring to a simmer.
6.Mix in frozen mixed vegetables, parsley, and rosemary. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
7.Divide the beef mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
8.In a medium bowl, combine mashed potatoes, granulated garlic powder, and granulated onion powder. Mix well.
9.Spoon mashed potatoes on top of each muffin cup, dividing evenly.
10.Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each muffin cup.
11.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and cheese is melted.

PROS

Mini Shepherd’s Pies are a warm and hearty comfort food that are perfect for a cold night or family get-together.

They are easy to make and also a great way to use up leftovers.

They can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy meal.

CONS

This recipe is not vegetarian or vegan-friendly as it contains meat.

The addition of mashed potatoes and cheese makes this recipe quite high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shepherd’s Pies provide a good source of protein from the beef and mixed vegetables.
They also contain essential nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, and iron from the vegetables.
However, the high fat content from the mashed potatoes and cheese means that this recipe should be enjoyed in moderation.

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