Nigerian Meat Pie (+VIDEO)

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Nigerian Meat Pie (+VIDEO)

Discover the deliciousness of Nigerian Meat Pie - a savory, family-friendly recipe with a crusty pie, flavorful beef filling and easy recipe for any occasion.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Nigerian

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Servings: meat pies

Calories: 395kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

for the pastry/dough

6 cup plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp nutmeg
½ tsp sea salt
500 g butter (60% less saturated fat)
3 medium egg
1 tsp water (as required)

for the meat filling

4 tbsp sunflower oil (or any cooking oil)
1 medium onion (diced)
1 tsp mixed herbs
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp curry powder
½ tsp paprika
3 cubes chicken knorr stock
½ tsp salt
500 g minced beef
1 scotch bonnet (minced)
2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
2 medium potato (peeled and diced)
⅓ swede (peeled and diced) optional

for the thickener

1 tbsp oat flour (or plain flour)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pastry/dough.

In a mixer (or bowl), combine the plain flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and sea salt.
Add butter as you mix until crumbly.
Make a hole in the middle, add eggs, and mix until it forms a dough. Add a tsp of water as required.
Wrap in cling film and set aside in the fridge for later.

Step 2: Prepare the filling.

Heat oil in a pan or pot on medium heat.
Add diced onion, mixed herbs, cumin, curry powder, paprika, stock cubes, and salt.
Stire-fry for 2 minutes.
Add freshly diced beef (or minced meat), mix until well incorporated, and cook for two minutes.
Add freshly chopped scotch bonnet and mix.
Allow to cook for further two minutes
Add the chopped potatoes, carrots, and swead.
Mix until well incorporated, cover with a lid and cook for seven minutes.
Mix and cook for a further ten minutes.
Sprinkle two tablespoons of oat flour (or all-purpose flour) over the cooked beef filling for a creamy and thick consisitency.
Mix until well combined and cook for three more minutes on low heat.
Once cooked, set aside to cool.

Step 3: Molding the meat pie

Grease or line a baking tray with butter or parchment paper.
Divide the dough into fourteen equal parts, about 100g each.
On a flat floured surface, roll out each dough until about 5mm thick and 15cm in diameter.
Cut the flattened dough piece in circles using a pot lid or similar tools.
Remove the excess dough.
Add a spoonful of the meat filling on one side of the dough.
Brush the whisked egg around the edge of the dough.
Fold the dough and press the edges with a fork to create a seal.

Step 4: Bake the meat pie.

Place the meat pie on the tray and brush it with the whisked egg.
Poke it with a fork to release air from the inside.
Bake it at 175°C for 25 to 30 minutes or until slightly golden.

Video

Notes

Prepare the meat filling with your preferred ingredients and seasoning.
Make the dough and store it in the fridge or freezer.
If you don’t have access to an oven, you can cook this on a stove by steaming, frying, or in an air fryer.

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