🥧 Buttery Irish Mini Beef Pies with Flaky Pastry Crust
These Buttery Irish Mini Beef Pies are the ultimate comfort food in perfectly portioned form. Inspired by classic Irish pub fare, they feature a rich, savory beef filling wrapped in a tender shortcrust base and topped with a beautifully flaky puff pastry lid. Each bite delivers hearty flavor, buttery goodness, and irresistible texture—making them ideal for family dinners, parties, or cozy evenings when you want something warm and satisfying straight from the oven.
What makes these mini pies so special is the balance between simplicity and depth of flavor. The beef filling is gently simmered with onions, garlic, herbs, and broth until thick and comforting, while the pastry layers bake up golden and crisp. They’re elegant enough for entertaining yet familiar enough to feel like home cooking at its best.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12 Mini Pies)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 sheet shortcrust pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (for the tops)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Muffin tin or mini pie pans
👩🍳 Instructions
You can find the preparation instructions on page 2.
