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Mini Shepherd’s Pies: A Weekend Comfort Classic

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Introduction
When the weekend arrives and your kitchen is stocked with potatoes and beef, there’s no better comfort food than a warm, savory shepherd’s pie. These mini versions offer the perfect portion size, making them great for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prepping. Creamy mashed potatoes meet seasoned ground beef in a classic combination that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Let’s turn your basic ingredients into a weekend tradition.

Ingredients:
For the mashed potato topping:

1.5 kg (53 oz) potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 tablespoon butter

½ cup (120 ml) milk

¼ cup (25 g) Cheddar cheese, grated

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 egg yolk

For the meat filling:

500 g (1 lb) ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

½ cup (120 ml) beef broth

½ teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: ½ cup (75 g) frozen peas and carrots

How to make:

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