Name: Savory Irish Beef, Sweet Potato Mini Pies
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2¾ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1½ cups cold butter, cubed; ⅔ cup ice water; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cold butter, cubed; ¾ cup cold water; 2¼ pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 carrots, peeled and diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 sprigs thyme; 2 sprigs parsley; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups beef broth, divided; ½ cup brewed dark coffee; 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons steak sauce; ¼ cup cornstarch; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen); 1 large egg, divided; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons honey

Description

These Savory Irish Beef, Sweet Potato Mini Pies are a comforting dish filled with rich beef, creamy sweet potatoes, and wrapped in flaky pastry—perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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2¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups cold butter, cubed
⅔ cup ice water
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
¾ cup cold water
2¼ pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs parsley
1 bay leaf
3 cups beef broth, divided
½ cup brewed dark coffee
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons steak sauce
¼ cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
1 large egg, divided
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Rough Puff Pastry by mixing flour and salt, incorporating butter, and adding ice water to form a shaggy dough. Roll, fold, and chill.
Make the Pie Dough by mixing flour and salt, adding butter, and incorporating water until a dough forms. Chill.
Cook the Beef Stew by browning seasoned beef, then adding vegetables and liquids. Simmer until thickened and cooled.
Make Sweet Potato Mash by boiling and mashing sweet potatoes, then mixing with butter, honey, salt, and pepper.
Assemble mini pies by cutting out dough rounds, filling with beef stew and sweet potato, topping with puff pastry, and baking.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider searing the beef until browned before adding the other ingredients.
Keep ingredients cold for a flaky pastry; this is crucial for texture.
You can freeze these pies for up to 3 months—perfect for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini pie
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 560mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 70mg