Best 6 Best Dough For Meat Pies Recipes

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In the realm of savory pastries, meat pies stand tall as a delectable and versatile dish enjoyed worldwide. These pies encompass a flavorful filling of meat, vegetables, and herbs, encased in a golden-brown crust that offers a delightful textural contrast. This article presents a collection of exceptional dough recipes specifically designed for meat pies, promising a flaky, tender, and irresistible crust that elevates the overall pie-eating experience. From classic all-butter dough to flaky puff pastry and a vegan-friendly option, these recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and skill levels, ensuring that every meat pie enthusiast finds their perfect match. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the perfect dough for meat pies, guaranteeing a delightful and satisfying feast.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TRADITIONAL MEAT PIE



Traditional Meat Pie image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h32m

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces shortening
5.5 ounces all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon salt
4.5 ounces cold water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds ground pork
1 onion, minced
3/4 cup grated potato
Salt
Pepper
Allspice
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pie Crust: Mix flour and shortening. Add salt and cold water. Add all the cold water at once and mix delicately. Form a ball and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Once dough is chilled, flour your worktop. Divide dough in half. Roll out 2 pie crusts. One should be slightly larger than the other, this will be your bottom crust.
  • Meat Filling: Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the pork and onion and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes, stirring often. When pork is cooked remove fat from pan. Add grated potato, salt, pepper, and allspice, to taste. Stir well, and let mixture rest for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Place the bottom crust in the pie plate and poke several holes in the crust with a fork. Make sure an ample amount of crust spills over the edges of the pie plate. Fill the crust with the meat mixture. Level with a spatula. Wet edges of bottom crust and place top crust over meat mixture. Press top crust onto meat mixture to eliminate any air holes. Beat together the egg and the milk to make an egg wash. Pinch the crust edges together and brush the top crust with the egg wash.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and continue baking for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  • Slice and serve hot or cold.

MEAT PIE



Meat Pie image

This pie is delicious! I got the recipe from my husband's mother. She is French so I believe this is a French Meat Pie. Beef, pork, and potato are all nicely spiced and baked into a pie. It's yummy and pretty easy to make too! Best served fresh, but you can also make ahead and freeze or refrigerate.

Provided by Lauralane

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
½ pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
⅓ clove garlic, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place the potato in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, mash, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, crumble the ground beef and pork into a large saucepan, and add the garlic, onion and water. Season with mustard powder, thyme, cloves and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring to crumble the meat and mix in the spices, until the meat is evenly browned. Remove from the heat, and mix in the mashed potato.
  • Place one of the pie crusts into a 9 inch pie plate. Fill with the meat mixture, then top with the other pie crust. Prick the top crust a few times with a knife to vent steam. Crimp around the edges using the tines of the fork, and remove any excess dough. Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust has browned. Serve by itself, or with a beef gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 576.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

NO FAIL PIE CRUST MEAT PIES



No fail pie crust Meat Pies image

My husband and my sons just love these meat pies. It was my husband that showed me how to make this pie crust. And I hope you enjoy them!!!

Provided by Claire Collins

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups white flour
1 egg
1 lb Crisco or 1 lb tenderflake shortening
1 pinch salt
1 can Canada Dry ginger ale
5 lbs ground beef
2 lbs ground pork
1 large onion, chopped
salt
pepper
savory
sage

Steps:

  • Pie Crust: Mix ingredients in large bowl.
  • Mix well by hand.
  • Roll out on a floured surface.
  • Meat: Mix together meat, onion, salt and savory.
  • Cook for about 1-1 1/2 hours or until meat is well cooked, cool meat, place in lined pie plates, then place pie crust over meat and seal well.
  • Bake at 350 F for about 30 to 40 minutes.

ENGLISH PASTRY FOR MEAT PIE



English Pastry for Meat Pie image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     lunch, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups flour
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 pound lard
Salt to taste, if desired

Steps:

  • Put the flour in a mixing bowl.
  • Combine the water, milk, lard and salt in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Let simmer until the lard melts.
  • Add the liquid to the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to blend thoroughly. This dough should be shaped or rolled while it is still hot or quite warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 149 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

MINIATURE MEAT PIES



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I make these handheld pies in advance, keep them in the freezer, then bake them the day of the party. They are always a hit at tailgate and potlucks. -Gayle Lewis, Yucaipa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
DOUGH:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in chili sauce and soup mix; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sesame seeds if desired, and salt. Cut in shortening and cheese until crumbly. Combine milk and vinegar; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Divide dough in half; roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. round cutter. Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; top each with a rounded tablespoonful of beef mixture. Top with remaining circles. Moisten edges with water and press with a fork to seal. Cut a slit in the top of each. , Bake at 425° until golden brown, 12-16 minutes. Serve immediately., Freeze option: Freeze cooled pies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Bake, from frozen, on an ungreased baking sheet at 425° until heated through, 14-16 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 983mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

HANDY MEAT PIES



Handy Meat Pies image

"These pies are great for a snack - and an entree when time is short, too," recalls Amy Stumpf, Hampton, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tubes (12 ounces each) buttermilk biscuits

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add onions and garlic; cook until tender. Stir in parsley, water, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Heat through. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , On a floured surface, pat 10 biscuits into 4-in. circles. Top each with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Pat remaining biscuits into 5-in. circles and place over filling; seal edges with water. Press edges together with a fork dipped in flour; pierce the top. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown and filling is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips for Making the Best Dough for Meat Pies:

  • Use cold butter: This will help to create a flaky crust. If you use warm butter, the dough will be more difficult to work with and the crust will be less flaky.
  • Work the dough quickly: Overworking the dough will make it tough. It's important to work the dough just until it comes together. If you overwork the dough, you can add a little bit of ice water to help bring it back together.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Bake the pies at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust. Bake the pies at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Conclusion:

The perfect dough for meat pies is one that is flaky, buttery, and golden brown. It should be easy to work with and should not shrink in the oven. By following the tips above, you can make the best dough for meat pies that will impress your family and friends.

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