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    Home » Recipes » Beef

    Individual Beef Crescent Roll Pot Pies

    By Marjory Pilley Published Sep 15, 2023 · Updated Sep 15, 2023

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    Bake individual beef crescent roll pot pies in a muffin tin. This easy recipe makes mini-sized cups perfect for dinner or an appetizer.

    Three beef crescent roll pot pies on a green plate.

    Crescent roll pot pies may be the tastiest recipe you've ever made with leftovers!

    Do you hear this refrain at your house? But I don't waaaaant leftovers. I'm emphasizing the whiny tone. Sometimes, I'm the complainer!

    Well, the simple technique used in this recipe solves the problem! Nobody can resist beef and veggies when they're nestled in soft, flaky pastry dough... not even picky eaters.

    These beef pot pies are filled with tender beef, mushrooms, onions, carrots, and tomatoes in a red wine sauce. You can even use frozen vegetables to make our Crock-Pot Beef Stew, which is the base for these personal-sized pies.

    Make this crock-pot recipe for dinner one night and bake pot pies in the oven the next day! It's a classic cook once, eat twice strategy.

    You can use your favorite hearty stew from the grocery store instead. And you'll also find more filling ideas below.

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    • Ingredients
    • Directions with Pictures
    • Crescent Roll Pot Pie Filling Ideas
    • What to Serve with Beef Pot Pie
    • More Recipes with Crescent Roll Dough
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    Ingredients

    Here's what you'll need to make beef crescent roll pot pies:

    • Crescent roll dough, such as Pillsbury crescent rolls - You'll find this in the refrigerated section of a grocery store.
      • Pastry sheets are also available. I like the flexibility of having a can of rolls in the refrigerator.
    • Beef and vegetable stew - Make beef and vegetable stew and save approximately 2 cups to make 8 muffin tin pot pies.
      • You can also use canned, fresh, or frozen stews from the grocery store in this recipe or any of the suggestions in the section below for the filling. The technique is the same.

    Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions.

    Directions with Pictures

    Here's how to make easy crescent roll pot pies:

    Collage of steps to make crescent roll pot pies. 1) Hand pinching seams of dough together. 2) Pastry dough in muffin tin. 3) Beef and vegetable filling in pastry. 4) Uncooked pot pies in muffin tin with the corners folded to the middle.
    1. Roll the crescent roll dough out on a cutting board and pinch the seams together. Cut the dough into 8 equal-sized squares using a pizza cutter or knife.
    2. Press the dough into a muffin tin coated with cooking spray, allowing the corners to drape over the edges.
    3. Fill the wells with the beef and vegetable filling until they're about level with the top of the muffin tin.
      • Shred or cut the beef and chop the vegetables into smaller pieces, if necessary.
      • The stew ingredients should be wet from the sauce. No additional liquid needs to be added to the filling unless it is very dry.
      • Avoid adding excess liquid. It will make the bottom of the pot pies soggy.
    4. Pull the corners to the middle, bake until golden brown, and enjoy!
      • There's no need to brush the top with anything.

    The result is nothing short of indulgent.

    Individual beef crescent roll pot pie opend up on a plate with a fork

    Crescent Roll Pot Pie Filling Ideas

    You can put just about anything in these crescent roll pot pies, and the end result is sure to be tasty! Below are some variations to try:

    • Gourmet sloppy joes - These usually have lots of sauce, so drain the excess off before using.
    • Meatloaf - Crumble cheesy gourmet meatloaf or chicken meatloaf. If the mixture is dry, stir ketchup, gravy, or the glaze used on top into the meat.
    • Beef and Bean Chili - Make sure it's thick or strained of juices. Easy Southern Chili would be perfect.
    • Ground Beef Taco Filling - Leftover taco meat mixed with some cheese and a bit of salsa will make a zesty pot pie.
    • Steak Fajitas: If you have any leftover air fryer steak fajitas, combine the meat, peppers, and onions with a little salsa as a filling. Add a sprinkle of cheese for added flavor.
    • Crock-Pot Beef Bourguignon or other hearty stew!

    Use the same technique with your favorite chicken recipe, such as Chicken Cacciatore!

    Four beef crescent roll pot pies baked in a muffin tin stacked on a plate.

    What to Serve with Beef Pot Pie

    Beef crescent roll pot pies are rich and filling, so light and healthy side dishes pair beautifully. Mix and match these ideas:

    • Green Salad with a light vinaigrette contrasts nicely with the rich filling of pot pie. Top crisp mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and feta or goat cheese.
    • Mashed Potatoes are a popular pairing. Put your slow cooker to work again and make creamy mashed potatoes ahead of time!
    • Mashed Cauliflower is a lower-carb and veggie-packed side. Make fully loaded cauliflower mash using frozen cauliflower. It's pure comfort food, too.
    • Cranberry Sauce - The tartness of cranberries can provide a delightful contrast to the savory flavors of the pie. Low-sugar cranberry sauce is easy to make on the stovetop.
    • Soup: If you're in the mood for a multi-course meal, spicy butternut squash soup or any autumn-inspired soup can be a lovely precursor to the main pot pie dish.

    More Recipes with Crescent Roll Dough

    Here are a few more ways you can use crescent roll dough:

    • Easy Sausage Stuffing Balls Recipe
      Easy Sausage Stuffing Balls in Crescent Roll Dough
    • Three Cheese Rosemary and Garlic Pizza Bites in a Cake Pops Maker

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    Individual Beef Crescent Roll Pot Pies

    Bake individual beef crescent roll pot pies in a muffin tin. This easy recipe makes mini-sized cups perfect for dinner or an appetizer.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 Mini Pot Pies
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces Crescent Roll Dough 1 can
    • 2 cups Crock-Pot Beef Stew with Frozen Vegetables or use your favorite filling from leftovers

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • Roll out crescent dough and press seams together. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into 8 squares.
    • Press each square of the dough into a muffin tin coated with cooking spray, leaving the 4 corners of the dough exposed.
    • Shred beef with a fork and cut vegetables into smaller pieces, if necessary.
    • Spoon mixture into dough until it is even with the top. There is no need to spoon in extra sauce since the beef and vegetables are coated with it.
    • Pull four corners of the dough into the middle.
    • Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until firm and browned on the top.

    Notes

    See step-by-step pictures, more filling ideas, and tips above.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 124mg | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1.7mg
    Nutritional and Food Safety Disclaimer

    This recipe was first published on October 26, 2017, and has been updated to improve the reader experience.

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    1. Holly

      March 20, 2018 at 11:15 pm

      Do you think these would freeze and reheat well? I’m always on the look out for meals I can take out of the freezer on busy nights. I’m wondering how these would do.

      Reply
      • Marjory

        March 22, 2018 at 8:00 am

        Hi! I've never tried this. However, it appears you can freeze cooked crescent rolls. So, I think that you might possibly be able to freeze these too. Try completely cooling in the refrigerator before moving to the freezer. Good luck!

        Reply
    2. Liz

      November 02, 2018 at 9:59 pm

      5 stars
      Love this technique. Used it with a beef stew I made last night.

      Reply
      • Marjory

        November 05, 2018 at 11:15 am

        Glad you enjoyed it! It really is a quick and tasty trick!

        Reply
    3. Samantha

      February 12, 2019 at 9:42 pm

      I can’t wait to try this! ?

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      • Marjory

        February 13, 2019 at 7:06 am

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Rachel Mary

      May 07, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      I have made a meat base similar to a shepherd's pie and then added a bag of mixed vegetables and it is amazing

      Reply
      • Marjory Pilley

        May 08, 2019 at 8:13 am

        Sounds delicious! This technique using crescent rolls can be used with so many different fillings!

        Reply
    5. Ashley

      November 30, 2021 at 7:41 pm

      By "roll out" the dough, do you mean "unroll" the dough? Or to actually use a rolling pin to roll out the dough?

      Reply
      • Marjory Pilley

        November 30, 2021 at 8:15 pm

        Hi! Unroll the dough, no need to use a rolling pin. Then, use your fingers to pinch the seams together.

        Reply
    6. Luna

      January 04, 2022 at 6:18 pm

      Delicious! I used dark chocolate coco powder to make it thick but take the bitterness of the wine!

      Reply
    7. ManePoint

      November 18, 2022 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      Great idea! Everybody liked it. I diced the filling ingredients to about 1/2" dice, and altered ingredients to things our family likes in basic stew, but the red wine was a great addition.

      Reply
      • Marjory Pilley

        November 18, 2022 at 3:55 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    8. Barbara

      April 27, 2023 at 5:42 pm

      How would you make this as chicken pot pies

      Reply
      • Marjory Pilley

        April 28, 2023 at 9:26 am

        Great question! You simply need a filling you love. This can be from leftovers, like chicken cacciatore. Dice the chicken and other ingredients. The technique for cooking the crescent roll crust is the same.

        Reply

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