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Individual Beef Pot Pies Recipe - Perfect Single Serve Comfort Food

These individual beef pot pies combine tender beef, savory vegetables, and a flaky golden crust in single-serve portions that are perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or cozy winter evenings. The single-serving size means everyone gets their own perfectly portioned meal, making them ideal for families with different schedules or for those cozy nights when you want a complete meal in one adorable package.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

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 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Method
 

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

Notes

Make-Ahead Magic: You can prepare the filling up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, simply assemble with fresh pastry and bake as directed. Freezing Instructions: These individual pies freeze beautifully. Assemble completely but don't bake. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 10-15 minutes to the baking time.