Spooky and Delicious Halloween Jack-o'-Lantern Beef Pies

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

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
3. 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.
4. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut out Jack-o'-Lantern shapes using a cookie cutter or a knife.
5. 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.
6. Use a knife to carve a face on the top pastry layer to resemble a Jack-o'-Lantern.
7. 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.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
9. Serve hot and enjoy these spooky Jack-o'-Lantern Beef Pies!

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