These Mini Shepherd’s Pie Cups are a delightful twist on the classic dish, making them perfect for holiday gatherings like Christmas Eve. They combine savory ground meat, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes in a convenient cup form.
This recipe is easy to follow and ideal for serving as appetizers or a fun main dish during festive celebrations.
Delicious Mini Shepherd’s Pie Cups for Christmas Eve
These Mini Shepherd’s Pie Cups feature a flavorful filling of ground beef or lamb mixed with vegetables, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 mini cups, making it a great addition to your Christmas Eve menu.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from scratch or store-bought)
- 12 pre-made phyllo pastry cups or mini pie shells
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or lamb. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add Broth: Pour in the beef broth and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Prepare the Cups: Place the phyllo pastry cups or mini pie shells on a baking sheet.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon the meat and vegetable mixture into each cup, filling them generously.
- Top with Mashed Potatoes: Add a dollop of mashed potatoes on top of each filled cup, smoothing it out with the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 mini cups
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
