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Shepherd's Pie Hand Pies

Shepherd's Pie Hand Pies

Flaky puff pastry stuffed with savory lamb, veggies, and a spoon of mashed potatoes. Comforting, portable, and irresistibly golden.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 18 oz puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 0.75 cup diced carrot
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.75 cup beef broth
  • 2 tsp cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 cup frozen peas no need to thaw
  • 1.5 cup mashed potatoes, cooled
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting the surface
  • 3 tbsp beaten egg for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp water to loosen egg wash

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment.
  • Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Soften onion and carrot, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • Add lamb and brown, breaking it up. Spoon off extra fat if needed.
  • Mix in tomato paste and Worcestershire. Cook 1 minute to deepen flavor.
  • Whisk cornstarch into the broth. Pour into skillet with thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thick, 3–4 minutes.
  • Fold in peas. Take off heat and let the filling cool 10 minutes.
  • Dust the counter with flour. Unfold puff pastry and gently roll to even thickness.
  • Cut each sheet into 4 rectangles for 8 pieces total. Stir egg with water for wash.
  • Spoon a heaping tablespoon of mashed potatoes onto each piece. Top with a few spoonfuls of lamb filling.
  • Brush edges with egg wash. Fold to enclose, crimp with a fork, and cut small vents on top.
  • Arrange on the pan, brush tops with more egg wash, and bake 22–26 minutes until deeply golden.
  • Cool 5 minutes before serving to set the filling.

Notes

Try swapping lamb for ground beef or finely chopped mushrooms. Tuck a pinch of shredded cheddar inside for a melty center. To freeze, assemble and freeze unbaked on a sheet pan until firm, then store in a bag; bake from frozen at 400°F, adding 5–8 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Shepherd's Pie Hand Pies flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.