Mini Shepherd's Pies Recipe

Name: Mini Shepherd's Pies Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey or beef; 3 tablespoons chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/3 cup chili sauce or ketchup; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups water; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 1/4 cups mashed potato flakes; 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed; 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits; 1/2 cup crushed potato chips; paprika, optional

Taste of Home|March 4, 2014 1:28 pm EST

3.3 (4 ratings)

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These quick and easy shepherd’s pies use potato flakes and refrigerated biscuits, but you can use mashed potatoes and homemade biscuits if you’re not pressed for time.

Servings

5

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey or beef
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup chili sauce or ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups mashed potato flakes
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup crushed potato chips
paprika, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until tender; drain. Stir in the chili sauce, vinegar and salt; set aside.
In a small saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Pour into a small bowl. Whisk in potato flakes until blended. Beat in cream cheese until smooth.
Press 1 biscuit dough onto the bottom and up the sides of each of 10 greased muffin cups. Fill with beef mixture. Spread potato mixture over beef. Sprinkle with potato chips; press down lightly.
Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Serve immediately, or cool before placing in a single layer in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months.
To use frozen pies: Thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hours. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until heated through.