NIGERIAN MEAT PIE

Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:37:57 GMT

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.

Step 2

Add cubed butter, crumble with hands or with a butter cutter until it looks like bread crumbs.

Step 3

Add cold water, mix just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix or knead the dough.

Step 4

Divide in two, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Step 5

Peel and wash potatoes, carrot, dice.

Step 6

To a hot pan, add vegetable oil, just enough to fry chopped onions, sauté.

Step 7

When onion is soft, add ground or minced beef, cook until no longer pink.

Step 8

Add seasoning cube, salt, thyme, curry, garlic powder, chopped pepper (or dry) stir until combined.

Step 9

Add diced potatoes, carrots and flour to thicken. stir.

Step 10

Add the water or meat broth, cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.

Step 11

Pour out pan content into a wide shallow plate and allow to cool completely.

Step 12

Preheat oven to 350°C or 175°F. Cut with a dough cutter, round plate or small pot cover.

Step 13

Remove dough from refrigerator and transfer to a floured surface. Cut dough into small pieces then roll out to about ¼cm thick.

Step 14

Brush round the edge with egg wash(this will help seal the dough)Add cooled filling, cover and crimp with a fork.

Step 15

Brush with egg wash then Poke holes with the fork (the holes act as an air vent which will help the steam escape while the pie is baking).

Step 16

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and transfer. Bake pies in preheated oven at 350°f or 175°c for 45 minutes.

Step 17

Take meat pie out of the oven and enjoy hot or cold.

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