Best Ghanaian meat pie recipe||crunchy fried meat the original Streetstyle way

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often cheaper.

Mix all-purpose flour, salt, and butter in a bowl until crumbly.

Add cold water gradually and knead until a dough forms; wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.

Stir in diced carrots, green bell pepper, thyme, black pepper, cayenne, and seasoning cube; cook for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

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

Cut out circles using a pastry cutter or a bowl.

Place a spoonful of meat filling on one half of each circle.

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

Beat an egg and brush it over the top of each pie for a golden finish.

Place the pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

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