Savory West African Meat Pies

West African Meat Pies/Patties Recipe 🥟🍖

Overview:

These savory West African Meat Pies/Patties are a delightful blend of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, and spices wrapped in a flaky pastry crust. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these delicious pies are sure to become a family favorite!

Recipe Information:

• Servings: 6
• Calories per serving: 387.6
• Total Fat: 20.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 11.6g
• Cholesterol: 100.5mg
• Sodium: 817.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 37.3g
  • Fiber: 3.2g
  • Sugar: 2.3g
• Protein: 13.7g
• Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Reviews: 2

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare Meat Filling:

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   • In a bowl, mix together the spices, diced bell peppers, diced onion, and ground meat thoroughly.
   • Brown the meat in 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet until it’s cooked, which usually takes about 10 minutes.

2. Add Potatoes:

   • Once the ground beef is cooked, add the diced cooked potatoes to the skillet and heat for an additional 5 minutes.

3. Adjust Seasoning:

   • Taste the meat mixture and adjust the amount of spices according to your taste preferences.

4. Prepare Dough:

   • Sift together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) in a large bowl.
   • Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.
   • While mixing with a wooden spoon, add water a tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together in a ball. The amount of water needed may vary depending on the humidity of your flour.
   • If the dough crumbles, add a little more water by drops until the particles adhere.

5. Roll Out Dough:

   • Lightly flour your work surface (counter top or cutting board) and roll out the dough until it’s approximately 1/8 inch thick.

6. Cut Dough Circles:

   • Use a cutter to cut out 6-8 inch circles from the rolled-out dough.
   • If the dough becomes sticky or too soft while working with it, refrigerate it for 10 minutes to cool.

7. Assemble Pies:

   • Place two teaspoons of the meat stuffing in the center of each pastry circle.
   • Moisten the edges of the dough with water and fold the top half of the dough circle over the filling to form a half-circle shape. Pinch the edges together with a fork to seal.

8. Egg Wash:

   • Once all the patties are formed, lightly brush the tops with beaten egg.

9. Bake:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Place the assembled meat pies on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
   • Bake for 35 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

10. Serve and Enjoy:

    • Once baked, remove the meat pies from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
    • These West African Meat Pies/Patties are delicious when served warm and make a perfect meal for any occasion!

Enjoy making and sharing these flavorful West African Meat Pies/Patties with your loved ones! 🥟🍽️