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Mini shepherd's pie muffins on cutting board with thyme.

Mini Shepherd's Pie (Individual Muffins)

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a mini shepherd's pie! These individual muffins are made with flaky pie crust, a meaty filling and creamy mashed potatoes.
4.5 from 18 ratings

Ingredients

  • ¼ pound ground lamb
  • ¼ cup finely diced white onion
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour plus additional for rolling out pie crust
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 1 refrigerated pie crust 1/2 box
  • ¾ cup prepared mashed potatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Place lamb and onion in medium high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until meat is cooked through, stirring occasionally and breaking up meat with side of spoon. Spoon off and discard any excess fat.
  • Stir in flour, tomato paste, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth, thyme and Worcestershire; heat to boiling over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in peas and carrots.
  • Soften pie crust according to package directions. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On lightly floured work surface, roll pie crust to 14 inches diameter. Using 4.5-inch round cutter (or small bowl), cut 6 rounds from crust.
  • Press each round into muffin cup. Transfer to oven and bake 10 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Divide lamb mixture between muffin cups.
  • If necessary, microwave mashed potatoes 1 to 2 minutes or until warm and spreadable. Spread potatoes over lamb mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Transfer to oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown.
  • Served garnished with parsley, if desired.
Calories: 220kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 334mg, Potassium: 252mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 1189IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 2mg
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