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

These individual beef pot pies deliver classic savory filling and flaky crust in perfect single-serving portions, making them ideal for meal prep, cozy dinners, or freezer-friendly options. Each personal pie features tender beef, vegetables, and rich gravy baked to golden perfection.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450

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
  • 1 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. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them on all sides for 5-7 minutes. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme. Return beef to skillet and bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes until beef is tender and sauce has thickened. Stir in frozen peas during last 5 minutes of cooking. Let filling cool slightly.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out pastry and cut circles slightly larger than individual pie dishes. Spoon beef filling into 4-6 individual oven-safe bowls or ramekins. Top with pastry circles, pressing edges to seal. Brush with beaten egg and cut small slit in center for steam to escape.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make-ahead: Filling can be prepared 3 days in advance. Freezer-friendly: Assemble but don't bake, freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen adding 10-15 minutes. Can use leftover cooked beef or make vegetarian with mushrooms and vegetable broth.