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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Irene Ferre (Wanderfoodiegirl)

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Murcian Meat Pie

Cultural Context

Originating from the Murcia region of Spain, the Murcian Meat Pie is a beloved dish traditionally enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings. This hearty pie showcases the region's agricultural bounty, with a filling that combines savory meat and vegetables, encased in a flaky pastry. Today, variations of this dish can be found across Spain and beyond, with each family adding their own twist to the classic recipe.

SpanishESMurciamain
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cebollas
1 pimiento rojo grande
1 lata tomate troceado de 400ml
3 latas de atún (una con aceite de oliva y dos al natural)
3 huevos cocidos
sal
azúcar
500g de harina
65ml de vino blanco
100ml de leche
200ml de aceite suave
pizca de sal
pizca de azúcar
1 cucharada de pimentón

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives provide a similar flavor with fewer calories, while canned olives are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Tofu offers a vegan option, while scrambled eggs are often less expensive.

1

Prepare the filling by chopping the onions and red pepper, then sauté them until soft.

2

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until the mixture thickens.

3

Incorporate the canned tuna and chopped boiled eggs into the filling mixture, seasoning with salt and a pinch of sugar.

4

For the dough, mix the flour, white wine, milk, oil, a pinch of salt, a pinch of sugar, and paprika until a smooth dough forms.

5

Roll out the dough and fill it with the prepared filling, then cover with another layer of dough.

6

Seal the edges and bake until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluteneggs

Also Known As

Pastel de CarneEmpanada Murciana
Local Name: Empanada Murciana

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