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Mini Shepherds Pot Pies

Mini Shepherds Pot Pies

The ultimate comfort food, Mini Shepherds Pot Pies are perfect for chilly evenings. Tender beef, savory vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes are all wrapped up in flaky pie crust for an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package refrigerated pie crust
  • ½ lb lean ground beef
  • 1 oz onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen vegetables corn, peas and carrot blend
  • 1 package Bob Evans Classic Mashed Potatoes

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Step 2: Unroll both pie crusts and use a 3” circle cookie cutter or small round bowl to cut out 12 circles.
  3. Step 3: Line each cup of a 12-cavity muffin tin with the pie dough and bake for 8 to 9 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked and crumbled.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the onion soup mix and 1 tablespoon of flour and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Step 6: Pour in the beef broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, then add in the frozen vegetable mix.
  7. Step 7: Continue cooking and stirring for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid has thickened and the veggies are mostly heated through.
  8. Step 8: Scoop ¼ cup of the meat mixture into the pie crusts, then top each mini pie with 2 tablespoons of Bob Evans Classic Mashed Potatoes.
  9. Step 9: Continue baking for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, till the pie crusts are golden brown.
  10. Step 10: Turn on the top broiler for the last 2 minutes to lightly brown the mashed potatoes if desired.
  11. Step 11: Run a butter knife around the edge of the mini pies to gently remove and serve warm.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: These mini pies freeze beautifully. Just cool them completely before wrapping in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer bag.
  • Variations: Feel free to mix up the fillings with your favorite vegetables or proteins to suit your taste.
  • Reheating: To reheat, simply place them in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through.
  • Serving: These pies are great for lunchboxes or as a quick dinner option during busy evenings.