Let’s Make My Party Pleasing Fried Meat Pies Together | Ghana Fried Meat Pie Recipe | Beef Patties

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be more economical.

Grate part of the onion and chop the rest along with scallions.

Grind the beef using a Ninja Master Prep with some of the onions and scallions.

Add coconut oil to a pan and sauté chopped onions for about 5 minutes.

Add ground chili peppers and all-purpose seasoning to the pan.

Add ground beef and brown it, cooking with no water until fully cooked.

Add salt to taste and enough water to cover the meat, then cover and cook until done.

Prepare a thickener by mixing cornstarch with water and set aside.

Once the meat is cooked, add the cornstarch mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes.

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add butter and blend into the flour using a pastry blender.

Add grated onion (optional) and water gradually to form a soft dough.

Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Add fresh onions and scallions to the cooled filling and mix.

Roll out the dough to preferred thickness and cut into circles.

Add filling to the center of each circle, brush edges with water, and fold over to seal.

Heat oil on medium-high and fry the pies until golden brown.

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