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Mini Shepherd’s Pies (Muffin Tin Recipe)

Individual shepherd’s pies baked in a muffin tin with savory meat filling and creamy mashed potato topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 mini pies
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British, Comfort Food
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
Mashed Potato Topping
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup cheese optional

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease muffin tin.
  2. Cook ground meat until browned, then add onion, garlic, and vegetables.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and broth; simmer.
  4. Fill muffin cups with meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes.
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden.

Notes

Let cool slightly before removing from muffin tin for best shape.