A meat pie is a pie with meat and frequently other savory ingredients as the filling. They are present in all cuisines.
Today we’d be learning how to make the perfect meat pie filling. Meat pie is a popular snack among students, teenagers, and young adults, with Aussies being the biggest meat pie eaters globally.
Meat pie is generally eaten in between meals and served on occasion alongside drinks.
It’s pretty good for business.
Ingredients for making meat pie:
1 Cup Carrots diced
1 Cup Potatoes diced
1.25 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Curry powder
1/2 Tsp Thyme
2 Bouillon Cubes
1/2 Cup Water
2 Tbsp Flour
1 lb Ground beef
1.5 tbsp vegetable Oil
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Instructions
Step 1) Add the oil to a pan and saute the onions for about 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook until it’s well browned.
Step 2) Add the curry powder, thyme, bouillon powder (cube), and salt and mix together. Then stir in the carrots and potatoes. Cook till tender.
Step 3) In a separate bowl, mix the flour and water until smooth and stir the mixture with the filling (this will thicken the filling)
.Step 4) Roll out the dough to about 1/4 of an inch thick then cut out your desired size circles and distribute the filling inside each cut-out pie dough (don’t overfill so you can be able to easily close the Pie).
Step 5) Crack an egg in a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon of water and whisk together then use a pastry brush to brush the edges of the Pie
Step 6) Fold the pie over to seal (and crimp the edge if not using a pie cutter) and use a fork to create a couple of vents on the Pie (this will help prevent air pockets in your pie)
Step 7) Brush the surface of the Pie with the Egg wash and arrange the pies on a parchment paper-lined tray.
Step 8) Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes or till golden brown.
Step 9) There you have it! Your fresh Nigerian meat pie is all done!!. Serve with a cup of hot Tea for morning breakfast or a chill drink for afternoon or evening snacks. Enjoy!
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