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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
320 ml leche
175 ml aceite de oliva suave
10 gr pimentón dulce
20 gr sal
700 gr harina de todo uso
7 huevos
1 huevo para pincelar
390 gr atún
370 gr tomate frito

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 dough by mixing the milk, oil, pimentón dulce, salt, and flour until a smooth dough forms.

2

Divide the dough into 14 equal portions, each weighing about 85 grams.

3

Roll out each portion of dough into a circle.

4

In a bowl, combine the filling ingredients: atún, tomate frito, and 7 beaten eggs.

5

Place a spoonful of the filling onto one half of the dough circle.

6

Fold the dough over to enclose the filling and seal the edges.

7

Brush the top of each empanadilla with the additional beaten egg.

8

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pastel de CarneEmpanada Murciana
Local Name: Empanada Murciana

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