How To Make Sierra Leone Meat Pie - with an Air Fryer!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while self-rising is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories, while seasoning water is cost-effective.

Blend onions, garlic, and sweet pepper together until smooth.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add blended mixture to the pot and fry for 5-6 minutes.

Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Add diced Irish potato to the mixture.

Mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the pot.

Season with cayenne pepper and Maggie seasoning to taste.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Add 2 sticks of butter to the flour mixture and mix until crumbly.

Gradually add water to the mixture, being careful to achieve the right texture.

Roll out the dough using a knife or a dish to cut out circles.

Fill each circle with the meat filling and fold over to create a half-moon shape.

Brush the top of each pie with a beaten egg for a golden finish.

Place the pies in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes on each side.

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