How to Make Meat Pie | Liberian Meat Pie | Simple & Tasty |

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a budget-friendly substitute.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be a cost-effective alternative.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mix all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in carrots, potatoes, green bell pepper, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

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

Cut out circles of dough and place a spoonful of filling on one half of each circle.

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

Place the pies on a baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

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