Description
Delicious mini pies filled with a savory beef and sweet potato mixture, encased in flaky pastry, perfect for chilly nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or 85/15)
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 package puff pastry sheets or ready-made pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 carrot, diced small (optional)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, draining excess fat.
- Add onions and garlic, cooking until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in sweet potatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer; cover and cook until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut out circles for the mini pies.
- Assemble the pies by placing filling on one circle, topping with another, and sealing the edges.
- Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; garnish as desired.
Notes
These mini pies freeze beautifully. Cool completely before wrapping tightly and freezing for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mini pies, beef, sweet potato, savory pies, comfort food, Irish cuisine, baking