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Fried Meat Pie

Cultural Context

Fried Meat Pie is a popular snack in Ghana, often enjoyed at street stalls or during festive occasions. It reflects the country's love for hearty, flavorful foods, combining a flaky pastry with a savory meat filling. Variations can be found across West Africa, with each region adding its own twist, making it a beloved treat both locally and among the diaspora.

GhanaianGHmain
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup cooking oil
1 medium onion
3 cloves fresh garlic
1 lb minced beef
1 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup room temperature butter
1 tablespoon baking powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be less expensive.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potato is nutritious, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

1

Add cooking oil to a pot and sauté onion and fresh garlic over medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

2

Add minced beef, breaking it apart with a spoon to avoid clumping, and cook until browned.

3

Add diced carrot and any preferred veggies like peas or green beans, along with parsley and season with salt and black pepper; stir until well combined and carrot is slightly tender.

4

Add all-purpose flour and water to thicken the filling; let it simmer until well combined and set aside to cool.

5

In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder; whisk until well combined.

6

Add room temperature butter and mix until crumbly.

7

Gradually add warm water, mixing until a dough forms; do not over mix.

8

Transfer dough to a working surface, cut, and flatten using a rolling pin.

9

Use a cutter to shape the dough into circles.

10

Deep fry in a pot of slightly hot oil until golden brown, stirring occasionally for even cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Meat PieGhanaian Meat Pie

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