Description
Comforting and delicious Mini Shepherd’s Pies perfect for busy lifestyles, featuring rich flavors and convenient preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Lamb or Beef
- 2 Carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks Celery, finely diced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Peas
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 2 lbs Potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Cream
- 1 tsp Thyme, fresh
- 1 tsp Rosemary, fresh
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and chop potatoes, boil until tender.
- Cook the Filling: Heat oil, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes.
- Brown the Meat: Add ground lamb or beef, cook until browned, then stir in peas.
- Add Seasonings: Mix Worcestershire sauce, vegetable broth, herbs, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain water from potatoes, add butter and cream, mash until smooth.
- Assemble the Pies: Preheat oven to 400°F, layer meat mixture and then mashed potatoes in baking dishes.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider making these pies ahead of time for easier meal prep. They freeze well and can be reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: shepherd's pie, comfort food, meal prep, individual servings, easy dinner
