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.

Nini Nini
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I would definitely recommend these miniature meat pies to anyone.


Stanley kuria
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These miniature meat pies were easy to make and they were a big hit with my family.


Fasila Jibodh
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I followed the recipe exactly and my miniature meat pies turned out perfectly.


Alistair Kyle
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These miniature meat pies were a little dry, but they were still tasty.


Edgar Soba
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the filling of these miniature meat pies and they were even better.


Yozan Yozan
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These miniature meat pies were a great way to use up leftover roast beef.


Maan Jatt
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I used ground turkey instead of ground beef in these miniature meat pies and they were still delicious.


Badhun vlog tv
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These miniature meat pies were a little more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my party raved about them.


Babababakhan Babababakhan
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I've made these miniature meat pies several times now and they always turn out great. They're a perfect appetizer or snack.


remember 4r you
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These miniature meat pies were a hit at my last party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.