Description
Irresistibly cute morsels of traditional shepherd’s pie packed into bite-sized treats with a flaky pastry crust, savory filling, and creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound mashed potatoes (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 package of pastry dough (or phyllo dough)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the ground beef or lamb in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine the mixed vegetables, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the pastry dough by rolling it out and cutting into squares for muffin tin.
- Form the pastry cups by pressing the squares into the muffin tin.
- Fill the pastry cups with the meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes.
- Brush the edges with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and flaky.
- Serve slightly cooled and enjoy!
Notes
These bites can be made ahead and frozen. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg