Individual Shepherd’s Pies

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

10 mini pies

Updated: Mar. 10, 2022
These comforting little pies make a fun St. Patrick's Day surprise for the family. Extras are easy to freeze and eat later on busy weeknights.—Ellen Osborne, Clarksville, Tennessee

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup chili sauce or ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 cups hot mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
  • 1/2 cup crushed potato chips
  • Paprika, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until tender. Drain. Stir in chili sauce and vinegar.
  2. In a small bowl, mix mashed potatoes and cream cheese until blended. Press 1 biscuit onto bottom and up sides of each of 10 greased muffin cups. Fill with beef mixture. Spread potato mixture over tops. Sprinkle with potato chips, pressing down lightly.
  3. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.

Can you freeze Individual Shepherd's Pies?

Freeze cooled shepherd's pies in a single layer in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bake on a baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through, 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2 mini pies: 567 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1378mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.