Iraqi Meat Pies أقراص اللحم samira's kitchen, episode # 98 part 1

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground lamb can be more affordable in some regions.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach provides similar nutrients, and cabbage is often less costly.

dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough is more nutritious, while store-bought is convenient.

Prepare the dough by mixing 4 cups whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 cup dried milk in a mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup lukewarm water with 5 teaspoons dry yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup lukewarm water, and 1/4 cup honey to the yeast mixture and mix well.

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing.

Change the mixing attachment to a dough hook and knead until smooth.

Transfer the dough to a bowl brushed with olive oil, cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

After rising, take a portion of the dough, form it into a ball, and let it rest for another 20-30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and add 1 large chopped onion; sauté until soft (about 3 minutes).

Add 2 lbs minced beef and cook until browned, stirring constantly.

Season the meat with 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 tablespoon mixed baharat spices, salt, and black pepper; mix well and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until tender and liquid evaporates.

Take a portion of the dough and roll it out to about 3-4 inches in diameter.

Place about 2 tablespoons of meat filling in the center and fold the dough to form a triangle, sealing the edges.

Place the formed pies seam side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each pie.

Cover the pies and let them rest for 15 minutes before baking.

Prepare an egg wash by whisking 2 eggs with 1 tablespoon water.

Make indentations with a fork on the pies to help steam escape, then brush with egg wash.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the meat pies for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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