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Murcian Meat Pie

Cultural Context

Originating from the Murcia region of Spain, the Murcian Meat Pie is a beloved dish traditionally enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings. This hearty pie showcases the region's agricultural bounty, with a filling that combines savory meat and vegetables, encased in a flaky pastry. Today, variations of this dish can be found across Spain and beyond, with each family adding their own twist to the classic recipe.

SpanishESMurciamain
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground meat
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 medium bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
2 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup black olives
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup parsley
1 bay leaf

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives provide a similar flavor with fewer calories, while canned olives are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Tofu offers a vegan option, while scrambled eggs are often less expensive.

1

Prepare the brisée pastry dough for the cake base.

2

Roll out the dough using a sheeter to achieve the desired thickness.

3

Press the dough into metal containers to form the base of the pies.

4

Cut off excess dough with a rolling pin and reuse it for the next round.

5

Let the dough rest briefly before filling.

6

Prepare the filling by chopping the beef and mixing it with chorizo and spices.

7

Add half a broken egg into each pie filling.

8

Cover the pies with a thin layer of puff pastry shaped into a spiral.

9

Grease the dough before shaping it into the spiral for the topping.

10

Bake the pies until the topping is crispy and golden.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlskilletpie dishrolling pinoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluteneggs

Also Known As

Pastel de CarneEmpanada Murciana
Local Name: Empanada Murciana

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