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Mini Beef Pot Pies Recipe

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These mini beef pot pies are a comforting, savory dish featuring tender sirloin tip beef and mixed vegetables in a rich, thickened beef broth filling, encased in flaky refrigerated biscuit dough. Perfect as an easy, hearty dinner or party appetizer, these individual pot pies bake to golden perfection in muffin pans.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 16 mini pot pies

Ingredients

Beef Filling

  • 1 pound Sirloin Tip Beef, cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1½ teaspoons Salt, divided (1 teaspoon for beef, ½ teaspoon for stew, plus extra if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon Oil (neutral oil with a high smoke point)
  • 1 Medium Onion, small dice
  • 1 Celery Rib, sliced
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 10 ounces Frozen Mixed Vegetables, defrosted

Dough & Garnish

  • 2 (16 ounce) cans Refrigerated Biscuits (8-count each, 16 biscuits total)
  • ½ tablespoon Chopped Parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season and Brown Beef: Season the sirloin tip beef with 1 teaspoon salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and liquid evaporates.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Lower heat to medium. Add diced onions and sliced celery, cooking for 2-3 minutes while stirring frequently.
  3. Add Aromatics and Seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often to release flavors.
  4. Create Roux: Add 2 tablespoons butter to the pot. Once melted, sprinkle in 3 tablespoons flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to eliminate raw flour taste.
  5. Add Broth and Simmer: Gradually stir in 2 cups beef broth, scraping the pot’s bottom to dissolve flour. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Prepare Vegetables: While simmering, defrost frozen mixed vegetables as per package instructions (steaming for 3 minutes recommended).
  7. Add Vegetables and Thicken Filling: Stir defrosted vegetables into the pot. Increase heat to bring mixture back to a boil, then reduce to medium or medium-low and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  8. Adjust Seasoning and Cool Filling: Taste filling and add additional salt if needed (about ¼ teaspoon). Remove from heat and allow to cool, as filling will thicken further.
  9. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two 12-cup muffin pans with oil or cooking spray, dabbing off excess to prevent pooling.
  10. Form Biscuit Cups: Separate biscuits and press one into each muffin cup, molding dough along bottom and sides. Prick bottoms and sides with a fork to prevent puffing.
  11. Fill and Bake: Spoon 1-2 heaping tablespoons of beef filling into each biscuit cup. Bake 20-30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown, starting checks at 20 minutes for doneness.
  12. Finish and Serve: Use a spatula to separate any stuck biscuits. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Carefully lift mini pot pies from pans and arrange on serving plate. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like canola or vegetable oil for best browning and flavor.
  • Defrost frozen vegetables fully before adding to ensure even cooking and prevent excess liquid.
  • Pricking the biscuit dough before baking helps avoid overly puffed crusts and keeps the pot pie shape.
  • Adjust seasoning after cooking as the thickness may concentrate flavors differently.
  • Cool filling before assembling to avoid making biscuit dough soggy.
  • Check oven frequently towards end of baking time, as biscuit thickness and pan type can affect bake time.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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