ITALIAN SHEPHERD'S PIES

Italian Shepherd's Pies image

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

Ingredients

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.