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Nigerian Meat Pie

Name: Nigerian Meat Pie
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Beef Filling:; 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch; 3 tablespoons (45ml) vegetable or other neutral cooking oil, divided; 8.8 ounces (250g) ground beef, at least 20% fat; Kosher salt; 1/2 small yellow onion (1.7 ounces; 50g), finely diced; 2 small Yukon gold or yellow potatoes (4.2 ounces; 120g total), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 small carrot (2.6 ounces; 75g), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 teaspoon Nigerian-style curry powder (see note); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup (235ml) Nigerian-style stock or water; 1/2 small green bell pepper (1.7 ounces; 50g), stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped, divided; Freshly ground black pepper; For the Dough:; 5.6 ounces all-purpose flour (160g; 1 1/4 cups); 1 ounce whole wheat flour (30g; 1/4 cup); 1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 3.1 ounces unsalted butter (90g; 6 tablespoons), cold; 1 large egg (1 1/4 ounces; 50g), lightly beaten; 1/4 cup (60ml) ice-cold water, plus more as needed; To Assemble and Bake:; 1 large egg yolk (15g) lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk (any fat percentage)

Prep 2h

Cook 1h

Total 3h

This Nigerian meat pie is a delicious savory pastry filled with a flavorful mix of ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and spices. The dough is tender and flaky, making it the perfect vessel for the rich and aromatic meat filling. A great snack or appetizer for any occasion.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch

3 tablespoons (45ml) vegetable or other neutral cooking oil, divided

8.8 ounces (250g) ground beef, at least 20% fat

1/2 small yellow onion (1.7 ounces; 50g), finely diced

2 small Yukon gold or yellow potatoes (4.2 ounces; 120g total), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 small carrot (2.6 ounces; 75g), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 teaspoon Nigerian-style curry powder (see note)

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup (235ml) Nigerian-style stock or water

1/2 small green bell pepper (1.7 ounces; 50g), stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped, divided

Freshly ground black pepper

5.6 ounces all-purpose flour (160g; 1 1/4 cups)

1 ounce whole wheat flour (30g; 1/4 cup)

1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3.1 ounces unsalted butter (90g; 6 tablespoons), cold

1 large egg (1 1/4 ounces; 50g), lightly beaten

1/4 cup (60ml) ice-cold water, plus more as needed

1 large egg yolk (15g) lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk (any fat percentage)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

457kcal

22%
Fat

25g

1%
Saturated Fat

9g

0%
Carbohydrates

37g

1%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

19g

0%
Cholesterol

131mg

6%
Sodium

418mg

20%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nigerian Meat Pie

Ingredients

For The Beef Filling

For The Dough

To Assemble And Bake

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Nigerian Meat Pie

Ingredients

For The Beef Filling

For The Dough

To Assemble And Bake

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts