How to Make Flaky Meat Pie

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a bowl, combine flour and salt.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add water, mixing until dough forms.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.

Add garlic, carrots, and potatoes; cook until softened.

Stir in beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth; simmer until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in parsley; let cool slightly.

Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Place filling on one half of each circle, fold over, and seal edges.

Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Place pies on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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