How to make meat pie at home

Making meat pies at home is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your culinary creations. 

 

In this article, we’ll guide you through a simple and delicious homemade meat pie recipe that will beg your family and friends for more.

 

Ingredients:

 

For the pastry dough:

– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

– 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

– ½ teaspoon salt

– 1/3 cup ice water

 

For the meat filling:

– 1 ground beef (you can use a mix of beef and pork if desired)

– 1 large onion, finely chopped

– 2 garlic cloves, minced

– 1 medium carrot, diced

– 1 medium potato, diced

– 1 tablespoon tomato paste

– 1 cup beef broth

– 1 teaspoon dried thyme

– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

 

Instructions:

 

1. Prepare the pastry dough

   – In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the chilled cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

 

   – Gradually add the ice water while mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

 

2. Prepare the meat filling

   – Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat in a large frying pan. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant.

   – Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.

   – Stir in the diced carrot and potato, and cook for a few minutes until they soften.

   – Add the tomato paste, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the meat and vegetables.

   – Pour in the beef broth and let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the liquid has reduced and the filling is thick and flavorful. Adjust seasoning if needed.

 

3. Preheat the oven and assemble the meat pies:

   – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

   – Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.

   – Cut out circles from the dough using a round pastry cutter or a drinking glass. The size of the circles will depend on how big you want your meat pies to be.

   – Spoon a generous amount of the meat filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving some space around the edges.

 

4. Seal and bake the meat pies:

   – Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, forming a half-moon shape. Use a fork to press and seal the edges of the pie.

   – Place the assembled meat pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

   – Optionally, you can brush the tops of the pies with an egg wash (a beaten egg mixed with a little water) for a golden and glossy finish.

   – Bake the meat pies in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

 

Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and fillings to suit your preferences. 

 

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