Welcome to a culinary journey that will guide you through the art of crafting delectable miniature shepherds pies, the epitome of savory comfort food. These individual-sized pies are a delightful twist on the classic shepherd's pie, offering a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will surely tantalize your taste buds. With this article, we aim to embark on a comprehensive exploration of this culinary masterpiece, uncovering its secrets, variations, and the essential steps to creating the perfect miniature shepherd's pie that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
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MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES
These savory little pies may be made with simple convenience items, but I'm just as confident serving them to drop-in company as I am to my husband and three boys. -Ellen Osborne, Clarksville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in chili sauce and vinegar. , In a small saucepan, combine water, cream cheese and butter; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in potato flakes., Separate biscuits; press each onto bottom and up sides of a greased muffin cup. Fill with beef mixture; top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with potato chips. , Bake until topping is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.Freeze option: Freeze cooled pies in a single layer in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through, 15-18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
MINIATURE SHEPHERD'S PIES
These mini pies are ideal for nibbling at holiday parties. If ground beef isn't your preference, change up the flavor with ground lamb and a teaspoon of dried rosemary instead. -Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and carrot over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour, thyme, salt, nutmeg and pepper until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in peas; heat through. Set aside., Unfold puff pastry. Using a floured 2-1/4-in. round cutter, cut 12 circles from each sheet (save scraps for another use). Press circles onto the bottoms and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups., Fill each with 1-1/2 teaspoons beef mixture; top or pipe with 1 tablespoon mashed potatoes. Bake 13-16 minutes or until heated through and potatoes are lightly browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES
Delicious appetisers that can be made up to 2 days ahead. Adapted from a recipe I found in the Austrlaian magazine 'New Idea'. This recipe makes 45 Mini Shepherd's Pies. When making this, I'll omit the tomato paste as the spices in it disagree with me. Instead, I'll use 2 teaspoons dried Australian Bush Tomatoes. Worth tracking down if you can. VERY tasty! I'd suggest only adding the lemon juice if you lke citrus flavours. This recipe could also be used for making a single Shepherd's Pie or perhaps two Shepherd's Pies, depending on the size of your dishes. You could then also omit the pastry. If making larger Shepherd's Pies, remember to adjust the cooking time appropriately.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 45 Mini Shepherd Pies
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- PREPARING THE PIE FILLING: Heat a large non-stick pan; add the onion, garlic, leek, mushrooms and minced lamb/ground lamb and cook until the lamb is browned; drain any excess juices from the pan; stir in the tomato paste (or dried Australian Bush Tomatoes) diced tomatoes lemon juice and pine nuts, if using; season with pepper and salt; bring to the boil; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened; transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until cold.
- PREPARING AND FILLING THE PASTRY CASES: Using an 8cm-wide/3 inch cutter cut out 9 rounds from each pastry sheet - 45 rounds in all; place the rounds on a flat surface and flatten slightten slighten slighly with a rolling pin; place the rounds about 3cm /11/4 inches apart, on oven trays lined with baking paper; spoon 1 tablespoon of the lamb mixture in the centre of each round, leaving a 1cm/1/2 inch pastry edge; fold up the edges of the pastry, overlapping the folds tightly to secure the filling.
- PREHEAT THE OVEN to 200°C/400°F/6 gas mark.
- MAKING AND ADDING THE POTATO TOPPING: Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl; spoon the potato topping into a large piping bag fitted with a 1 cm/1/2 inch fluted nozzle; pipe small rosettes on top of each pastry round to partially cover the mince filling; drizzle the potato and pastry with the melted butter.
- COOKING THE MINI SHEPHERD PIES: Cook the Mini Shepherd Pies in a hot oven (200°C/400°F/6 gas mark) for about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- SERVING THE MINI SHEPHERD PIES: Garnish the pies with fresh chives and serve hot.
- NOTES: If you have any filling left over, save it for making a toasted sandwich. If you have made these Shepherd's Pies ahead, reheat them in a hot oven for 15 minutes before serving them. The dicarded coarse leaves from the leek and any excess tomato juice can be saved for making Recipe #135453.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.6, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 175.7, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.1
MINI SHEPHERD'S PIE
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 12 mini pies
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spray a 12-count muffin pan with cooking spray. Mold biscuits to the shape of each muffin cup. Par-bake biscuits for 6 to 8 minutes until light golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and brown. Stir in the onions, salt, pepper and garlic and allow to cook together for a couple of minutes.
- Mix flour into the meat mixture and stir until a paste consistency is reached. Add beef stock to pan and stir in vegetables and herbs, the last few minutes, until combined.
- Reheat mashed potatoes in a microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in granulated garlic and onion powder.
- Spoon equal amounts (approximately 2 tablespoons) of warm potatoes on the bottoms of each par-baked biscuit. Then top with equal amounts of beef mixture (approximately 2 tablespoons). Finally top with equal amounts of Cheddar. Return to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before popping individual pies out with a knife.
MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cauliflower florets, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, yellow onion, carrots, garlic, lean ground turkey, salt, pepper, dried rosemary, dried thyme, flour, tomato paste, chicken broth, frozen peas, frozen corn
Provided by Melissa Boyajian
Categories Dinner
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Steam the cauliflower for 8 minutes, or until softened. Let cool and drain.
- With a potato masher or hand blender, mash the cauliflower, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a cast-iron pan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the onions and carrots until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the ground turkey, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary and cook until turkey is browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add flour and stir to combine.
- Add the tomato paste and broth while whisking.
- Add the peas and corn and cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
- In a lined 12-cup muffin tray, evenly portion out the turkey mixture, followed by the mashed cauliflower.
- Sprinkle with cheese, as desired.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and has started to brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 2 grams
MINI SHEPHERD'S PIE-SO GOOD!
A great recipe from Aaron McCargo on Big Daddys' House. On Food Network, this recipe has 52 outstanding reviews! You can sub turkey or even veggie crumbles for the ground beef! Kids can help make this dish and have fun doing it! This can also be made in a 9x13" pan. This is good frozen and microwaved. Great to take in your lunch bag, to a picnic, or to a tailgate party! Enjoy! A little history: The key to dating Shepherd's pie is the introduction (and acceptance) of potatoes in England. Potatoes are a new world food. They were first introduced to Europe in 1520 by the Spanish. Potatoes did not appeal to the British palate until the 18th Century. (Foods America Gave the World, A. Hyatt Verrill, page 28). Shepherd's Pie, a dish of minced meat (usually lamb, when made with beef it is called "Cottage Pie") topped with mashed potatoes was probably invented sometime in the 18th Century by frugal peasant housewives looking for creative ways to serve leftover meat to their families. It is generally agreed that it originated in the north of England and Scotland where there are large numbers of sheep--hence the name. The actual phrase "Shepherd's Pie" dates back to the 1870s, when mincing machines made the shredding of meat easy and popular."
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 mini pies
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spray a 12-count muffin pan with cooking spray. Mold biscuits to the shape of each muffin cup. Par-bake biscuits for 6 to 8 minutes until light golden. Remove from oven and set aside. You will probably need to smash them down with the back of a spoon.
- Heat the 2 tbls. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and brown. Stir in the onions, salt, pepper and garlic and allow to cook together for a couple of minutes.
- Mix flour into the meat mixture and stir until a paste consistency is reached. Add beef stock to pan and stir in vegetables and herbs, the last few minutes, until combined.
- Reheat mashed potatoes in a microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in granulated garlic and onion powder.
- Spoon equal amounts (approximately 2 tablespoons) of warm potatoes on the bottoms of each par-baked biscuit. Then top with equal amounts of beef mixture (approximately 2 tablespoons). Finally top with equal amounts of Cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before popping individual pies out with a knife. Enjoy!
TODDLER RECIPE: MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES
Make these shepherd's pies for your toddler and see how they wolf them down. As well as lamb, they're packed with lentils, carrots, courgette and pepper
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Time 1h40m
Yield Makes 8 individual pies for young children
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion and cook for around 5 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic, carrots, celery, pepper and cumin. Cook for a further two mins, then add the lamb. Brown the meat, tipping off any excess fat. Add the courgette and tomato purée, then fry for a few mins more. Pour in the stock, add the lentils and bring to a simmer. Cook for 40 mins, stirring from time to time.
- Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Boil the potatoes for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with the butter and milk.
- Remove the lamb mixture from the heat and use a stick blender to purée. Stir as you purée, blending down the pieces of vegetables. Spoon into 8 largish individual ramekins. Top with the mash and grated cheese. The pie can now be chilled and frozen for up to a month.
- Bake for 30 mins until the top is golden and the mince is bubbling up at the sides. (Cook from frozen at 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 for about 40 mins, then turn up to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 for 20-30 mins or until golden on top and piping hot in the centre.) Leave to stand for at least 10 mins before serving. Check it has cooled down sufficiently in the centre before giving it to young children.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.45 milligram of sodium
MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES
Muffin pans aren't just for muffins! Use yours to make adorable minis-like these beef and potato shepherd's pies.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield 16 mini pies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- COOK ground beef in a large skillet until almost cooked through
- ADD onions and garlic and continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until ground beef is no longer pink, drain if necessary
- STIR in ketchup and cider vinegar
- BOIL mixed vegetables according to the directions on package, drain and add to ground beef mixture
- PREPARE instant potatoes according to directions on package, stir in PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese until smooth and creamy
- PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees and spray muffins tins with non-stick cooking spray
- PLACE 1 biscuit into each opening of muffin tin and press to bottom and up the sides of each muffin tin
- ADD 1 heaping tablespoon beef mixture to each biscuit
- TOP with 1 tablespoon of potatoes and sprinkle with cheese
- BAKE at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown
- SERVE immediately
- FREEZE leftovers
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- Season the meat mixture generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- To make the pies ahead of time, assemble them and freeze them unbaked. When you're ready to serve, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and then bake them according to the recipe instructions.
- For a crispy topping, brush the puff pastry with an egg wash before baking.
- Serve the pies with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Miniature Shepherd's Pies are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover lamb or beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Miniature Shepherd's Pies a try.
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