Shepherd’s Pie Hand Pies
These Shepherd’s Pie Hand Pies feature creamy mashed potatoes, seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and flaky pie crust for a handheld version of the classic comfort food dish.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1½ cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 store-bought pie crusts rolled to ⅛” thick
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
- Place the mashed potatoes in a bowl and stir in ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
Cook the Filling:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and carrots, cooking for approximately 4 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart as it browns. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Season and Thicken:
- Season the beef mixture with salt, remaining black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir until combined. Pour in the water, then add the frozen peas. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley and thyme.
Assemble the Hand Pies:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pie crusts to approximately ⅛” thickness. Cut into rectangles (either 4"x3" or 6"x4"). On each rectangle, place a small spoonful of mashed potatoes and a portion of the beef filling, leaving space around the edges.
Seal and Shape:
- Moisten the edges of the dough lightly with water using your fingertip. Top with a second rectangle or fold the larger rectangle over. Press all edges together firmly with a fork to seal.
Bake:
- Transfer the assembled hand pies to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter, especially around the edges. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and fully cooked.
Notes
To make these Shepherd’s Pie Hand Pies gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust (store-bought or homemade). Additionally, replace the all-purpose flour in the beef filling with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Ensure all other ingredients, especially the Worcestershire sauce, are certified gluten-free before use.