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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)

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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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Servings: 6

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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)

Nigerian Meat Pie

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For The Beef Filling

For The Dough

To Assemble And Bake

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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.

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