Irish-Style Mini Shepherd's Pies with Green Herb Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Festive bite-sized pies filled with savory beef and vegetable filling, topped with vibrant green herb crust for a show-stopping St. Patrick's Day appetizer. This Irish-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers ground beef, onion, carrots into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium, finely diced onion
• 2, diced carrots
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 sheet, thawed puff pastry
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh chives
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp milk

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, then drain excess fat and add 1 diced medium onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 tbsp tomato paste; cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and 1 cup frozen peas, then simmer for 10 minutes until liquid reduces by half and peas are tender.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out 1 sheet puff pastry and cut into 12 equal squares.
4. Step 4: Divide the beef filling evenly among 12 mini pie tins or ramekins, then top each with a pastry square. Brush edges with 2 tbsp milk, fold edges over filling, and crimp with a fork.
5. Step 5: Brush the pastry tops with remaining milk, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tbsp chopped chives, and 1 tbsp chopped dill. Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown and puffed.