FINNISH MEAT PIE

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We enjoy this hearty, traditional meat pie year-round, but especially during hunting season. This is one recipe I'll be sure to pass on to our seven children.- Laurel Skoog, Frazee, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup shortening
1 cup boiling water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 cups shredded peeled potatoes
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups shredded carrots
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup shredded peeled rutabaga
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place shortening in a large bowl. Add boiling water; stir until shortening is melted. In a small bowl, mix flour and salt. Add to shortening mixture; stir until a soft ball forms. Cover and refrigerate until cooled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 dough portion into a 17x13-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Press onto bottom and up sides of dish. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of dish., In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spoon into pastry. Roll out remaining dough into a 13x9-in. rectangle. Place over filling. Fold bottom pastry over top pastry; press with a fork to seal. In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk; brush over pastry. Cut slits in top. Bake 1-1/4 hours or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Steven Butler
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I would not recommend this Finnish meat pie recipe to anyone.


Stephan Mhambi
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This Finnish meat pie was a waste of time and money. It was bland and tasteless.


Kofi Nyame
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my Finnish meat pie was a disaster. The crust was burnt and the filling was raw.


Fernando Sandel
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my Finnish meat pie didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The crust was too tough and the filling was dry.


IronStranger
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This Finnish meat pie was a bit of a disappointment. The crust was dry and the filling was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Michael MC Mullen
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I made this Finnish meat pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful and juicy. It was a perfect meal for a cold winter night.


itz tiger
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This Finnish meat pie was easy to make and very delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ikhlaq Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of meat pies, but this one was really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful and juicy. I would definitely make this again.


Gretchen Butler
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This Finnish meat pie is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The crust is flaky and the filling is flavorful and juicy. I served it with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Dharma Tamang
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I made this Finnish meat pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was so flaky and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Swazie Ngwenya
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef or pork. The pie is hearty and filling, and the crust is flaky and golden brown.


kenaleone libingi
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I've made this Finnish meat pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is so easy to work with and the filling is always juicy and delicious.


Matin Khan
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This Finnish meat pie was a hit at my dinner party! The flaky crust and flavorful filling were a perfect combination. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.