Crispy Meat Pies
Savory meat pies with a crispy crust and flavorful beef and vegetable filling.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet
- Rolling pin
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cold butter cubed
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
For the Filling
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small potato diced
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup peas
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- Add cold water gradually and mix until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat oil and cook ground beef until browned. Add onion, potato, carrots, peas, and spices. Cook until vegetables are tender. Let the filling cool.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place filling on each circle, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush pies with beaten egg and fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Serve warm. You can bake the pies at 375°F for 20 minutes instead of frying for a lighter version.