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Savory Irish Beef & Sweet Potato Mini Pies

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Savory Irish Beef & Sweet Potato Mini Pies are hearty, hand‑held pies filled with a rich ground beef and vegetable filling and topped with creamy sweet potato mash inside a golden crust. Perfect for cozy dinners, parties, or meal prep.

Ingredients

    • For the filling:
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
    • 1/2 cup frozen peas
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/2 cup beef broth
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs

 

    • For the topping:
    • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

 

  • For the crust:
  • Refrigerated pie dough or puff pastry sheets
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or mini pie pan.
  2. Boil sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water until fork‑tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion, garlic, and carrots; sauté until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add beef broth and simmer until slightly thickened. Fold in frozen peas and heat through.
  5. Roll out pie dough or puff pastry and cut circles large enough to line the muffin tin cups. Press dough into cups to form crust bases.
  6. Spoon the beef mixture into each crust, then top with a spoonful of mashed sweet potato.
  7. Optionally top each with a small dough circle or lattice strip and brush with beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp.
  9. Let cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese before baking for extra richness.
  • Substitute ground lamb or a beef‑lamb mix for a traditional Irish flavor.
  • Use leftover mashed sweet potatoes or regular mashed potatoes instead.
  • For a shortcut, pre‑made mashed sweet potatoes work well—ensure they’re thick before topping.

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