Description
These Mini Shepherd’s Pies are a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, perfect for parties or family dinners. Ground beef and mixed vegetables are seasoned and nestled into crescent roll dough cups, then topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown. Each bite offers a savory blend of flavors with a flaky crust and a creamy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup mixed frozen vegetables
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (from a 32 oz premade tub)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the lean ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Season and Add Vegetables: Once browned, stir in the garlic powder, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and frozen mixed vegetables. Cook thoroughly to heat the vegetables and combine flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Crescent Roll Cups: Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls. Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut out 12 circles of dough.
- Line Muffin Tin: Place one crescent roll circle into each muffin cup and gently press the dough up the sides to form a cup shape that will hold the filling.
- Add Beef Mixture: Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the beef and vegetable mixture into each dough-lined muffin cup, distributing evenly among all 12 cups.
- Top with Mashed Potatoes: Top each filled cup with about 1/3 cup of mashed potatoes. You can either scoop the mashed potatoes on top or pipe them using a piping bag with a large tip for a decorative finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the mini pies to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option and less grease.
- Frozen mixed vegetables can be any combination such as peas, carrots, and corn.
- If you prefer, homemade mashed potatoes can be used instead of premade to enhance flavor.
- To make the mashed potato topping decorative, use a pastry bag with a star tip.
- These mini pies reheat well in the oven or microwave for quick leftovers.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free crescent rolls or dough.
