Ghana fried meat pie recipe | Fried meat pie | meat pie @maamepkitchen

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be less expensive.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potato is nutritious, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add water gradually, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground meat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in bell pepper, carrot, potato, and spices; cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove filling from heat and let cool slightly.

Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut out circles of dough and place filling in the center of each.

Fold dough over filling and seal edges with a fork.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry pies in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels before serving.

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