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Mini Shepherd’s Pies

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By: Shinee Published: 3/04/2015Updated: 8/10/2020

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Celebrate St.Patrick’s Day with these hearty mini shepherd’s pies topped with fluffy green mashed potato frosting. Simple, yet delicious crowd-pleaser.

These convenient mini shepherd’s pies with fluffy green mashed potato frosting are a perfect party appetizer for your St.Patrick’s Day party.

St. Patty’s day is just around the corner. Anyone is excited?

As a huge Guinness fan, I use this occasion as an excuse to use up as much stout as I can in my everyday cooking, in my soups, in my sauces, in cakes, or just straight up. Last year, I tried this Potato Cheddar Guinness Soup from Simply Recipes, and it was delicious. I also shared my favorite Guinness-infused Irish Shepherd’s Pie  here on the blog.

But today, it’s not about Guinness. Instead, I made for you my cute little mini shepherd’s pies with fluffy green mashed potatoes. Don’t they look like cupcakes though? These hearty little appetizers are not little on flavor field and perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day party. They pair exceptionally well with glass of ice-cold stout.

These convenient mini shepherd’s pies with fluffy green mashed potato frosting are a perfect party appetizer for your St.Patrick’s Day party.

Did I mention it’s incredibly easy to make these little bites? For the mashed potatoes, we use spinach for bright green coloring. It’s not overpowering and an awesome addition to our simple mashed potato frosting. We don’t want the mashed potatoes too runny, so don’t be tempted to add more milk.

For the meat base, it’s quite straight forward as well. Mix everything well. I find diving in with clean hands is the best way to mix the meat mixture. Here is my quick tip to divide the meat into 12 equal parts. No need to bring out scale here. Basically, flatten the mixture in the bowl and divide it into 4 parts, then each quarter into thirds, as if you’re cutting a pie.

One more tip, remember meat shrinks during cooking, so when you pipe the mashed potatoes, make sure it doesn’t cover the entire base. as pictured below.

Mini Shepherds Pies- step by step recipe

Simple enough, don’t ya think?

These convenient mini shepherd’s pies with fluffy green mashed potato frosting are a perfect party appetizer for your St.Patrick’s Day party.

What are you planning for St. Patrick’s Day?

Hope you enjoyed my recipe today. Thanks for stopping by!

Mini Shepherd's Pies

These convenient mini shepherd’s pies with fluffy green mashed potato frosting are a perfect party appetizer for your St.Patrick’s Day party.
5 from 1 vote
serves: 12 mini pies
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total : 1 hour 5 minutes
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Ingredients

For Mashed Potatoes:

  • 2 large russet potatoes about 500gr, peeled and cut into pieces
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ cup fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup 60ml milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • Ground black pepper to taste

For Meat Base:

  • 1 lb 450gr ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • ½ cup frozen peas
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large pot filled with water, boil the potatoes with ½ tablespoon of salt until tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the spinach for 2 minutes. Strain the hot water, run the spinach under cold water and then squeeze out the excess water. Place the spinach into a blender and add the milk. Blend until smooth.
  • Once the potatoes are cooked, strain. Using a potato masher, mash the hot potatoes with butter and spinach mixture until nice and smooth. (Make sure to mash the potatoes as soon as you strain for the fluffiest texture.) Taste it and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer it into a pastry bag, or a ziplock bag with one end cut.
  • While potatoes are cooking, in a medium bowl, mix together ground beef, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and thyme. (Dig in with your clean hands; it’s the best way.) Add the frozen peas and mix well.
  • Divide the meat mixture into 12 muffin cups. Pipe the mashed potatoes on top. (As meat shrinks during cooking, pipe the mashed potatoes so that it doesn’t completely cover the meat.)
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) Protein: 8g (16%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 43mg (14%) Sodium: 525mg (23%) Potassium: 291mg (8%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 229IU (5%) Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) Calcium: 25mg (3%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Appetizer
Cuisine:British
Diet:Gluten Free
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  1. CakePants says

    Posted on 18 February 2016 at 8:05 pm

    These are ingenious! They’re such a cute size and look completely delectable, and I LOVE that the vibrant green color is all natural! 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 19 February 2016 at 5:11 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  2. Lisa/SyncopatedMama says

    Posted on 16 February 2016 at 7:09 am

    How fun!  Pinning & will definitely be making (love that the green comes from spinach – bonus veggie!).

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 16 February 2016 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  3. Lou Lou Girls says

    Posted on 14 March 2015 at 10:58 am

    Oh my…so delicious! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being part of our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7. Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 14 March 2015 at 8:04 pm

      My pleasure! Thanks for hosting a great party!

      Reply
  4. Denisse @ Le Petit Eats says

    Posted on 13 March 2015 at 11:44 am

    What a festive spin on a classic, so creative! And spinach mashed potatoes are so yummy, too 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 13 March 2015 at 10:04 pm

      Thank you, Denisse! Love the spinach mashed potatoes too.

      Reply
  5. Joy | The Joyful Foodie says

    Posted on 12 March 2015 at 5:49 pm

    What a fun idea! I’ve been planning to make a play on a shepherd’s pie, too, but I have to admit that a “cupcake” version is way cuter than what I had in mind. 😀 Pinning!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 March 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you, Joy! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Ashley says

    Posted on 12 March 2015 at 5:17 pm

    Hello! Stopping by from the Weekend re-Treat link party. I love shepherd’s pies and these are so cute! Thank you for sharing. I’ve pinned it to share with others.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 March 2015 at 9:28 pm

      My pleasure, Ashley. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Diana Rambles says

    Posted on 11 March 2015 at 7:09 pm

    I love these! So cute!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 11 March 2015 at 9:01 pm

      Thank you, Diana!

      Reply
  8. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    Posted on 11 March 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Totally cute!! 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 11 March 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks, Karen! 😉

      Reply
  9. Emmie Capson says

    Posted on 10 March 2015 at 9:42 pm

    So cute! Love this!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 11 March 2015 at 10:53 am

      Thanks, Emmie!

      Reply
  10. Julia @ Swirls and Spice says

    Posted on 10 March 2015 at 9:33 pm

    These mini pies are too fun! One of the most attractive versions of shepherd’s pie I have ever seen! Simply brilliant!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 11 March 2015 at 10:53 am

      Haha they’re pretty photogenic! 🙂 Thanks, Julia!

      Reply
  11. Kimberly Oxford says

    Posted on 10 March 2015 at 8:08 pm

    This looks wonderful! LOVE the addition of the spinach!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 11 March 2015 at 10:53 am

      Thank you, Kimberly!

      Reply
  12. Maria says

    Posted on 9 March 2015 at 6:41 pm

    What a cute idea!!! These look so good and I love the green mashed potatoes! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 10 March 2015 at 10:13 am

      Agreed, they are the cutest! 🙂 Thank you, Maria.

      Reply
  13. aimee fauci says

    Posted on 8 March 2015 at 7:13 pm

    I have never had a shepherds pie but i’ve heard of them. I love these mini versions. Linking up from Inspiration Monday. 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 8 March 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Shepherd’s pie is my favorite, mostly because I love potato. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Aimee.

      Reply
  14. Tanya says

    Posted on 6 March 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Perfect for my book club on Monday night, the 16th!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 7 March 2015 at 8:11 am

      That’d be perfect occasion, Tanya. 🙂 Let me know how you liked them.

      Reply
  15. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

    Posted on 6 March 2015 at 6:32 pm

    I bet my son would love these! Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 7 March 2015 at 8:09 am

      These are perfect for kids! Thanks, Amy.

      Reply
  16. Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says

    Posted on 6 March 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Those are so adorable!! I love Shepherds Pie, so this is going on the list.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 7 March 2015 at 8:06 am

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  17. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    Posted on 5 March 2015 at 8:07 am

    I am all about festive food in a natural way, so I am totally in love with these!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 5 March 2015 at 11:17 am

      Thank you, Kristen!

      Reply
  18. Jenn Peas and Crayons says

    Posted on 5 March 2015 at 5:37 am

    These are so stinking cute! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 5 March 2015 at 11:17 am

      Yeah, they’re the cutest! Thanks, Jenn!

      Reply
  19. Kelly @ TastingPage says

    Posted on 4 March 2015 at 11:05 pm

    Love these mini-pies, and like that you included spinach as well. Looks great!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 4 March 2015 at 11:36 pm

      Thank you, Kelly!

      Reply
  20. Chrissy says

    Posted on 4 March 2015 at 4:39 pm

    So cute and festive!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 4 March 2015 at 11:36 pm

      Thank you, Chrissy!

      Reply
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