Nigerian Meat Pie Recipe | How to Make Nigerian Meat Pie

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier and adds a unique flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potato offers more nutrients, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent, suitable for vegans.

Mix 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

Cut in 200g of cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add 2 eggs and 1/4 cup of cold water, mixing until a dough forms.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and sauté 1 chopped onion for 5-6 minutes.

Add 1 diced carrot and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add 3/4 pound of ground beef and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and 1 diced potato.

Add 1 cup of beef broth or water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

Divide the dough into 2-4 parts and roll it out.

Cut into circles and place 1-2 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center.

Brush the edges with water, fold over, and seal.

Brush the tops with beaten egg.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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