Description
Mini Shepherd’s Pie combines a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, all nestled in a golden, flaky crescent roll crust. This easy-to-make appetizer or snack is perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, offering the comforting flavors of traditional shepherd’s pie in convenient, bite-sized portions.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 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)
Dough and Topping
- 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (from a 32 oz premade tub)
Instructions
- Prepare your oven and muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
- Cook the ground beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and brown it thoroughly, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add seasonings and vegetables: To the browned beef, add garlic powder, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and frozen mixed vegetables. Cook the mixture until everything is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Prepare the crescent roll bases: Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls. Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut out 12 circles from the dough.
- Line the muffin tin with dough: Place one dough circle into each muffin cup, pressing it up the sides to create a cup shape capable of holding the filling.
- Assemble the mini pies: Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the beef and vegetable mixture into each dough cup.
- Top with mashed potatoes: Add about 1/3 cup of mashed potatoes on top of the beef filling in each muffin cup. For a decorative touch, use a piping bag fitted with a large tip to pipe the potatoes on top instead of spooning.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and garnish: Remove from the oven and allow the mini shepherd’s pies to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- These Mini Shepherd’s Pies feature a beautiful golden bottom crust, a savory filling packed with flavor, and a soft, fluffy mashed potato topping.
- Using refrigerated crescent roll dough simplifies the preparation and saves time.
- The mixture of ground beef and vegetables can be customized with your favorite frozen vegetables or fresh diced veggies.
- For ease and visual appeal, piping the mashed potatoes on top works well but can also be spooned if preferred.
- Allow pies to cool slightly before serving to ensure filling sets and to prevent burns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini shepherd’s pie
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 362 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
