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!
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Donnie Adkins
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pies turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
clarence smalls
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my shepherd's pie turned out really runny. I think I might have used too much milk in the mashed potatoes.
faizan aleem
[email protected]This recipe is a great base for a shepherd's pie. I would recommend adding some vegetables to the filling, such as carrots, peas, or corn.
Adnan Gondal
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
Rao Zeeshan Haider
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the filling to brown. I think I needed to cook it on a higher heat.
Pulane Nyakane
[email protected]The filling was good, but the mashed potato topping was too dry.
Gaming Bilal
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more seasoning next time.
Nawaab zada
[email protected]I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. They especially liked the crispy mashed potato topping.
huko uliko
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I also added some chopped carrots and peas to the filling.
Habib Devil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shepherd's pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The individual portions were perfect and the flavors were amazing.
Shawaiz Imran
[email protected]5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.
Vega Bro
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pies turned out perfect. The mashed potato topping was fluffy and the filling was flavorful.
Chan Peer Shah
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and tasted delicious. The only change I made was using ground turkey instead of beef.
sagor king
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the individual portions and the classic shepherd's pie flavors.
Robert Mfune
[email protected]This mini shepherd's pie was a hit with my family! The creamy mashed potatoes and savory filling were perfect comfort food. I will definitely be making this again.