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Meat Pie

How to Make Nigerian Meat Pie

Florence Akpotaire
Meat Pie is a pastry made with flour, ground beef, diced potatoes, and carrots. 
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Nigerian
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cups cold unsalted butter or margarine (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold water (add gradually)

For the Filling:

  • 300 g ground beef
  • 1 medium-sized potato (peeled and diced)
  • 1 medium-sized carrot (peeled and diced)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (to thicken the filling)
  • 1/2 cup water

For Sealing and Glazing:

  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the cold butter cubes and rub them into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Gradually add the cold water and knead gently to form a smooth dough. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Make the Filling:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Stir in the diced potatoes, carrots, thyme, curry powder, black pepper, and salt.
  • Add the water and allow the vegetables to cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Mix the flour with a little water to form a paste, then stir it into the filling to thicken it. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.

Assemble the Meat Pies:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut out circles using a round cutter or the lid of a pot (about 5-6 inches in diameter).
  • Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, leaving room to seal.
  • Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
  • Arrange the pies on the baking tray and brush the tops with the beaten egg.

Bake:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pies are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Tips:

  • For extra flavor, add garlic or a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
  • If you want flakier dough, chill it again briefly after assembling the pies before baking.
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