African Party "Meat Pie" the Ghana-Nigerian Way for 50+

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is usually cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while self-rising flour can simplify the recipe.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: corn

Green beans provide similar nutrients, while corn is often less expensive.

Start by mixing pastry flour and butter in a bowl.

Add a bit of salt and some baking powder to the mixture.

Rub the butter into the flour with your hands until well combined.

Blend some onion with water to create onion water for the dough.

Incorporate the onion water into the flour mixture to form the dough.

Be careful not to add too much water at once to avoid a sticky dough.

For the filling, cook ground beef in a pan over heat, adding chopped onions.

Add shredded carrots and shredded potatoes to the beef mixture.

Season with salt and vegetable bouillon cubes for flavor.

Taste the filling and adjust seasoning as needed; add corn starch if it’s too watery.

Transfer the filling to a bowl and let it cool slightly.

Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes to relax before rolling it out.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to the desired thickness.

Cut out shapes from the dough using a cutter or container.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough piece.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.

Brush the tops with egg white for a shiny finish.

Preheat the air fryer before placing the pies inside.

Bake in the air fryer until golden brown, checking for doneness.

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