ITALIAN SHEPHERD'S PIES

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Made in individual baking cups, these hearty little pies have biscuit-like tops and a saucy filling. You can also prepare the mixture in a 1-1/2-quart casserole dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cups marinara sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the marinara sauce, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Spoon into four 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the flour, cheese, baking powder, salt and Italian seasoning. Stir in milk and butter just until moistened. Spoon dough over meat mixture; place ramekins on a baking sheet., Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pies. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 400°. Place pies on a baking sheet; cover edges loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Nkululeko Nkull082
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Seth Poncho
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! I loved the crispy crust and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Habaroo Kanoichi
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but it was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Shehzadhussain Shehzadhussain
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Tracee Hayes
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The dish was delicious and I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Togtuur Daakt
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Official Ranty
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I loved the crispy crust and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Doris Johnson
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfect! The sauce was rich and flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Adil Chowdhury
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The dish was delicious and I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Seren Thomas
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Vijay Seenu
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! The dish was flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Itz ME
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I especially loved the crispy crust on top. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Sarfaraz ahmad Sar
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This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Taharima Aktar
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This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I was impressed with how flavorful the sauce was and how well the cheese melted on top. I will definitely be making this again.