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Individual Beef Pot Pies: The Ultimate Single-Serve Comfort Food

Individual beef pot pies are the perfect comfort food with golden, flaky crusts and rich, savory fillings. These single-serve delights are practical for portion control, freezer meals, and can be customized for different preferences while cooking faster than traditional large pies.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 sheets puff pastry or pie crust
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
  2. Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Make the Gravy: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Gradually add beef broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Return the beef to the skillet and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Stir in frozen peas and remove from heat.
  4. Assemble the Pies: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out pastry and cut circles slightly larger than your ramekins or individual pie dishes. Spoon beef filling into each dish, leaving ½-inch space at the top. Cover with pastry, crimping edges to seal. Cut slits in the top for steam to escape. Brush with beaten egg.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Freezer-friendly option: Assemble pies completely but don't bake. Freeze on baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bags. Bake from frozen, adding 10-15 minutes cooking time. Filling can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in refrigerator.