Mini Shepherd's Pie So Good

Get ready to fall in love with *Mini Shepherd’s Pie So Good*—the ultimate comfort food in convenient, individual portions! Perfectly seasoned ground beef or lamb is combined with hearty vegetables like carrots, peas, and onion, all simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce and topped with creamy homemade mashed potatoes. With a golden cheddar cheese crust baked to perfection in a muffin tin, these personal-sized pies make mealtime delightful and stress-free. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe is a fantastic weeknight dinner option or a crowd-pleasing treat for parties. Whether you’re looking for a comforting classic or an innovative way to serve shepherd’s pie, these mini pies are sure to hit the spot.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared in advance)
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tsp butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with butter and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the carrots and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef or lamb to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat if needed.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Turn off the heat and mix in the peas. Set the filling aside to cool slightly.

Step 7

Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.

Step 8

Top each cup with a generous portion of mashed potatoes, spreading it to cover the filling completely.

Step 9

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the mini Shepherd’s Pies from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before gently removing them from the muffin tin.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy these perfectly portioned comfort food bites!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1960.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2426.8

Total Fat 148.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 484.4mg	0%
Sodium 5655.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 119.4g	0%

Vitamin D 14.3IU	0%
Calcium 751.9mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 4412.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 26.6%