How to Make Gambian Fried Meat Pie [Empanada[ Fataya a la viande]] Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while mashed cauliflower is lower in carbs.

Prepare dough by mixing flour, baking powder, and margarine in a bowl.

Add cold water gradually until a soft dough forms; knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for a while.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Sauté onions and garlic powder until fragrant.

Add mincemeat and cook until browned, breaking it apart.

Stir in diced carrots, potatoes, and habanero pepper; cook until tender.

Season the mixture with black pepper and beef bouillon; mix well.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

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

Cut circles from the dough using a round cutter.

Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each circle, fold over, and seal the edges with a fork.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the pies in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.

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