Mini Shepherds Pies Food

MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 (2 1/2-inch) muffin-pan cups with the baking cups.
• Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.
• Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the soup, vegetables and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each baking cup. Spread or pipe about 1/4 cup potatoes on top of each.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the minis are hot. Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese.
• Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

MINI SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Spray a 12-count muffin pan with cooking spray. Mold biscuits to the shape of each muffin cup. Par-bake biscuits for 6 to 8 minutes until light golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and brown. Stir in the onions, salt, pepper and garlic and allow to cook together for a couple of minutes.
• Mix flour into the meat mixture and stir until a paste consistency is reached. Add beef stock to pan and stir in vegetables and herbs, the last few minutes, until combined.
• Reheat mashed potatoes in a microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in granulated garlic and onion powder.
• Spoon equal amounts (approximately 2 tablespoons) of warm potatoes on the bottoms of each par-baked biscuit. Then top with equal amounts of beef mixture (approximately 2 tablespoons). Finally top with equal amounts of Cheddar. Return to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before popping individual pies out with a knife.

MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES

Steps:

• PREPARING THE PIE FILLING: Heat a large non-stick pan; add the onion, garlic, leek, mushrooms and minced lamb/ground lamb and cook until the lamb is browned; drain any excess juices from the pan; stir in the tomato paste (or dried Australian Bush Tomatoes) diced tomatoes lemon juice and pine nuts, if using; season with pepper and salt; bring to the boil; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened; transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until cold.
• PREPARING AND FILLING THE PASTRY CASES: Using an 8cm-wide/3 inch cutter cut out 9 rounds from each pastry sheet - 45 rounds in all; place the rounds on a flat surface and flatten slightten slighten slighly with a rolling pin; place the rounds about 3cm /11/4 inches apart, on oven trays lined with baking paper; spoon 1 tablespoon of the lamb mixture in the centre of each round, leaving a 1cm/1/2 inch pastry edge; fold up the edges of the pastry, overlapping the folds tightly to secure the filling.
• PREHEAT THE OVEN to 200°C/400°F/6 gas mark.
• MAKING AND ADDING THE POTATO TOPPING: Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl; spoon the potato topping into a large piping bag fitted with a 1 cm/1/2 inch fluted nozzle; pipe small rosettes on top of each pastry round to partially cover the mince filling; drizzle the potato and pastry with the melted butter.
• COOKING THE MINI SHEPHERD PIES: Cook the Mini Shepherd Pies in a hot oven (200°C/400°F/6 gas mark) for about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
• SERVING THE MINI SHEPHERD PIES: Garnish the pies with fresh chives and serve hot.
• NOTES: If you have any filling left over, save it for making a toasted sandwich. If you have made these Shepherd's Pies ahead, reheat them in a hot oven for 15 minutes before serving them. The dicarded coarse leaves from the leek and any excess tomato juice can be saved for making Recipe #135453.

MINIATURE SHEPHERD'S PIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and carrot over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour, thyme, salt, nutmeg and pepper until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in peas; heat through. Set aside., Unfold puff pastry. Using a floured 2-1/4-in. round cutter, cut 12 circles from each sheet (save scraps for another use). Press circles onto the bottoms and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups., Fill each with 1-1/2 teaspoons beef mixture; top or pipe with 1 tablespoon mashed potatoes. Bake 13-16 minutes or until heated through and potatoes are lightly browned. Serve warm.

MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Steam the cauliflower for 8 minutes, or until softened. Let cool and drain.
• With a potato masher or hand blender, mash the cauliflower, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• In a cast-iron pan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the onions and carrots until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add the ground turkey, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary and cook until turkey is browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add flour and stir to combine.
• Add the tomato paste and broth while whisking.
• Add the peas and corn and cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
• In a lined 12-cup muffin tray, evenly portion out the turkey mixture, followed by the mashed cauliflower.
• Sprinkle with cheese, as desired.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and has started to brown.
• Enjoy!

MINI SHEPHERD'S PIE-SO GOOD!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Spray a 12-count muffin pan with cooking spray. Mold biscuits to the shape of each muffin cup. Par-bake biscuits for 6 to 8 minutes until light golden. Remove from oven and set aside. You will probably need to smash them down with the back of a spoon.
• Heat the 2 tbls. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and brown. Stir in the onions, salt, pepper and garlic and allow to cook together for a couple of minutes.
• Mix flour into the meat mixture and stir until a paste consistency is reached. Add beef stock to pan and stir in vegetables and herbs, the last few minutes, until combined.
• Reheat mashed potatoes in a microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in granulated garlic and onion powder.
• Spoon equal amounts (approximately 2 tablespoons) of warm potatoes on the bottoms of each par-baked biscuit. Then top with equal amounts of beef mixture (approximately 2 tablespoons). Finally top with equal amounts of Cheddar cheese.
• Return to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before popping individual pies out with a knife. Enjoy!

MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat till meat is cooked through. Add garlic and cook for till tender and then drain off excess grease. Stir in the chili sauce, vinegar and salt; set aside.
• 2. In a small saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Pour water into a small bowl and whisk in potato flakes until blended. Add softened cream cheese & beat until smooth. [I forgot to put the cream cheese in but they still turned out really yummy. So, if you try to make not so rich just omit the cream cheese.]
• 3. March 7th, 2015 --- I used real mashed potatoes with cream cheese and ranch dressing.
• 4. I flattened the biscuit in my hand first and then pressed them individually into the bottom and up the sides of each of 10 greased muffin cups. Fill with beef mixture. Spread potato mixture over beef. Sprinkle with potato chips; press down lightly. [I used the sour cream and onion chips. It added a little pop of flavor.]
• 5. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately, or cool before placing in a single layer in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. Make sure you check these at about 18 minutes because they turn brown quickly and mine were just a little to brown. That is why I adjusted the time on these. It was 20 - 25 minutes but it should be more like 18-22 minutes. When you cut into these pies steam comes out and it is piping hot.
• 6. To cook these from frozen: Thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hours. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until heated through.
• 7. Today, 10-30-12 we had my parents over for dinner and my Mom loves little bites of food, so I tried to make these as mini, mini shepherds' pies. I used my tart pan and they turned out wonderful. I topped them with some chopped red and green peppers along with a dollop of sour cream. My little Momma loved them!
• 8. March 7th, 2015 --- Made these for dinner tonight with dirty (skins on) mashed potatoes and topped with cheddar cheese.

MINI LENTIL SHEPHERD'S PIES

Steps:

• To make the filling, heat the butter or oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the onion, carrots, celery and garlic for 15 mins until soft and golden. Turn up the heat, add the mushrooms, then cook for 3-4 mins. Sprinkle in the thyme and add the lentils. Pour over the wine and stock, then simmer gently, uncovered, for about 40-45 mins until the lentils are soft. If you find the mixture is drying out, you can add a splash more stock or water.
• Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a large pan, pour over boiling water and boil for 15-20 mins until tender. Drain well. You can use a potato ricer at this stage to make them super creamy, or mash with the butter and milk, then season with salt and pepper.
• Remove the lentils from the heat, add the tomato purée and yeast extract, if using. Stir well and check to see if you need seasoning, then add a good grinding of black pepper.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. To assemble, butter four-six small pie dishes or one a large dish and spoon in the lentil mixture, then top with mash. It's fun to pipe on the mash if you have a piping bag, but if not, you can spoon it on and fluff into peaks with a fork. Bake for 30-40 mins until golden. Serve with peas on the side, if you like.

MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES

Steps:

• COOK ground beef in a large skillet until almost cooked through
• ADD onions and garlic and continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until ground beef is no longer pink, drain if necessary
• STIR in ketchup and cider vinegar
• BOIL mixed vegetables according to the directions on package, drain and add to ground beef mixture
• PREPARE instant potatoes according to directions on package, stir in PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese until smooth and creamy
• PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees and spray muffins tins with non-stick cooking spray
• PLACE 1 biscuit into each opening of muffin tin and press to bottom and up the sides of each muffin tin
• ADD 1 heaping tablespoon beef mixture to each biscuit
• TOP with 1 tablespoon of potatoes and sprinkle with cheese
• BAKE at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown
• SERVE immediately
• FREEZE leftovers

TODDLER RECIPE: MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion and cook for around 5 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic, carrots, celery, pepper and cumin. Cook for a further two mins, then add the lamb. Brown the meat, tipping off any excess fat. Add the courgette and tomato purée, then fry for a few mins more. Pour in the stock, add the lentils and bring to a simmer. Cook for 40 mins, stirring from time to time.
• Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Boil the potatoes for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with the butter and milk.
• Remove the lamb mixture from the heat and use a stick blender to purée. Stir as you purée, blending down the pieces of vegetables. Spoon into 8 largish individual ramekins. Top with the mash and grated cheese. The pie can now be chilled and frozen for up to a month.
• Bake for 30 mins until the top is golden and the mince is bubbling up at the sides. (Cook from frozen at 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 for about 40 mins, then turn up to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 for 20-30 mins or until golden on top and piping hot in the centre.) Leave to stand for at least 10 mins before serving. Check it has cooled down sufficiently in the centre before giving it to young children.