beef cupcakes

5 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on May 18, 2017

This is a fun Welsh version of the standard Shepard's Pie.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound welsh beef mince (8 oz) or ground beef
  • 7 ounces canned chopped tomatoes (1/2 of a 14 1/2-oz can)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 - sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 - green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 - fresh tomato, finely diced
  • 1 14.oz packages purchased pie crusts
  • 1 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes, warm

How To Make beef cupcakes

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Step 2
    Brown the mince or ground beef in a small skillet. Add the 1/2 can tomatoes, chili powder, and sundried tomatoes. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Cool beef mixture slightly. Add green onions and fresh tomato.
  • Step 4
    Line 12 muffin tins with paper muffin cups.
  • Step 5
    Use a fluted cutter, cut out 12 pastry bases and place in the muffin cups. Blind bake (bake empty) for 15 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Remove from oven and fill the muffin cups with the beef mixture.
  • Step 7
    Pipe (or spoon) the mashed potatoes on top of the meat mixture for a 'frosting'.
  • Step 8
    Sprinkle with cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes to brown slightly.
  • Step 9
    Top with finely diced fresh tomatoes and green onion slices, if desired.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: UK/Ireland
Method: Stove Top

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