Get into the Halloween spirit with these tasty and festive Jack-o'-Lantern Beef Pies. Filled with savory beef and wrapped in a flaky pastry crust, these pies are perfect for any Halloween celebration. Kids and adults alike will love these spooky treats!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Black olives (for decorating)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the peas, carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut out Jack-o'-Lantern shapes using a cookie cutter or a knife.
- Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of half of the Jack-o'-Lantern shapes. Top with the remaining shapes and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Use a knife to carve a face on the top pastry layer to resemble a Jack-o'-Lantern.
- Brush the pies with the beaten egg wash and place a small piece of black olive in the center for the Jack-o'-Lantern's eyes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy these spooky Jack-o'-Lantern Beef Pies!
