Description
These Mini Shepherd’s Pies shine with their hearty flavor and comforting ingredients. Perfect for a quick dinner, this homemade dish combines savory ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, all topped with melty cheddar cheese. Everyone will love this easy, flavorful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potatoes russet or yukon gold, peeled and cut into about 1-inch chunks
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup onion chopped, (about half of a medium onion)
- 1 garlic clove crushed or minced
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 6 ounce can of tomato paste (3/4 cup)
- ¼ cup worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese , divided
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and have eight 6 oz. ramekins ready.
- Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a pot of cold water with a pinch of salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove the cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until fork tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion, minced garlic, and salt and pepper, breaking the meat apart until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth to the skillet. Incorporate the mixed vegetables and bring to a simmer, cooking for about 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Let them steam for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, and kosher salt to the potatoes. Mash until smooth or to your desired consistency.
- Divide the beef mixture into the ramekins, then layer the mashed potatoes on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and the tops are lightly browned.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or plant-based meat.
Feel free to customize the mixed vegetables based on your preferences or what you have available.
These Mini Shepherd’s Pies can be made ahead and refrigerated; simply reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg