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Meat Pie

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: African
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Oven

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 425g All-Purpose Flour (If you want it less flaky/buttery, you can use 600g)
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 340.5g Kerrygold Irish Butter, Cold
  • 75-80ml Very cold water (Add a little bit at a time)
  • 1/2 -1 tsp Nutmeg Based on preference
  • 4 Tbsp Evaporated Milk Optional

Pie Filling

  • 1/2 Medium Onion
  • 1 Can of Corned Beef or 300g of Minced Beef
  • Choice of Seasoning (I usually use Curry Powder, Ginger & Garlic Powder, Bay Leaves, and Kess Kravings Vegetable Seasoning)
  • Choice of Vegetables/Potatoes (I usually use Carrots, Onions, and Potatoes)
  • Vegetable Oil

Egg Wash

  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 tsp Evaporated Milk

Instructions

Stuffing

  • In a frying pan on medium heat, add two teaspoons of oil
  • Dice the onion, carrots, and potatoes and add them to the oil
  • Add seasoning and allow it to cook for 2 minutes on low-medium heat
  • Add the corned beef or minced beef and mix till well combined*
  • Add in any additional seasoning and allow it to cook properly (based on preference)
  • Once it is cooked, turn off the heat and allow the stuffing to cool completely

Making the pie crust

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350ºF/177ºC/Gas Mark 4
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and butter until completely mixed. I usually grate my butter as it is easier to mix
  • To form the dough, add the cold water in bits and form into a round shape – do not knead excessively!
  • Sprinkle a workstation and rolling pin generously with flour and divide the dough in two
  • Roll the first dough into your desired thickness and use a dough cutter or small bowl to cut out circles (or your preferred shape)
  • Repeat until you have rolled and cut all of the dough

Stuffing the Pie

  • Beat the egg lightly with 2 teaspoons of Evaporated Milk and set aside
  • Take each cut dough and add the stuffing to one side
  • Brush the outer parts of the dough and fold the other side over. Using a fork (our fingertips), press down the edges of the pie to close
  • Repeat the steps above with the rest of the dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Brush the top of the pies with the rest of the egg wash
  • Place the tray in the oven and bake the pies for 30 minutes
  • After 30 minutes, check to see if you like the brownness, if not, bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown
  • Serve with a chilled Malt, Milo, Fanta, Tea, or beverage of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

*If you are using minced meat, cook the minced meat first before the veggies
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