Nigerian Coconut Meatpie: The Dessert That's Also A Dinner

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, and evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free, while margarine is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, and self-rising flour can simplify the recipe.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add coconut milk, condensed milk, powdered milk, and evaporated milk gradually, mixing until a dough forms.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a period.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Place the meat pies on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown.

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