WEST AFRICAN MEAT PIES/PATTIES

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Make and share this West African Meat Pies/Patties recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fofi4667

Categories     Pork

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 small potatoes, diced and cooked
1/2 lb lean ground beef (I use extra lean)
1/4 cup frozen mixed vegetables, cooked (I use the peas, carrots and corn mix)
1 onion, diced
1/2 cup mixed red and green sweet pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 beef bouillon cube, cube
1/2 cup butter, chilled, (for flakier crust use 1/4 cup chilled lard, and 1/4 cup chilled butter)
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 -6 tablespoons ice water
1 egg, beaten (for brushing exterior of meat pies)

Steps:

  • Mix all spices, diced bell peppers and diced onion, with ground meat thoroughly, and brown the meat in 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet until meat is cooked (about 10 minutes).
  • Once ground beef is cooked, add the diced cooked potatoes and heat for 5 minutes.
  • Taste meat mixture and adjust amount of spices according to taste.
  • To make dough: Sift together dry ingredients and cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a fork or pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly.
  • While mixing with a wooden spoon, add water a tablespoon at a time until dough holds together in a ball(you may need more or less water than stated depending on humidity of your flour)
  • (If the dough crumbles, add a little more water by drops until the particles adhere).
  • When dough comes together into a ball, lightly flour your work surface (counter top or cutting board) and roll out the dough until 1/8 inch thick.
  • Cut out 6-8 inch circles (while working with dough, if dough becomes sticky or too soft put in refridgerator for 10 minutes to cool).
  • Place two teaspoons of meat stuffing in ceter of pastry cut outs.
  • Moisten the edges of the dough with water and fold the top half of the dough circle over the filling (into a half circle) and pinch edges together with a fork to seal.
  • Once all patties are formed, lightly brush the tops with beaten egg.
  • Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Zekhethelo Zwane
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These pies are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Nathaneal Casteel
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I've made these pies several times now, and I've never been disappointed. They're always a hit with my friends and family.


kaira Williams Abraham
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These pies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were delicious and my family loved them.


Emmanuel Paddy
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I'm not a huge fan of meat pies, but I really enjoyed these. The crust was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful.


Syed Adil
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These pies are a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the flaky crust and the flavorful filling.


Maream Ali
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I've tried several different recipes for meat pies, but this one is my favorite. The crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful.


Jaynath Yadav
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These pies are perfect for a quick and easy meal. I love that I can just pop them in the oven and they're done in no time.


Cordarius Moy (King Anubis)
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and these pies fit the bill. They're quick to make and always a hit with my family.


Sohail Baba
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These pies are a great way to use up leftover beef. I always have some leftover after making a roast, and these pies are a delicious way to use it up.


Rahul Vai
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I love the combination of flavors in these pies. The beef, spices, and vegetables all come together perfectly.


Mdsiam Kazi
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I've made these pies several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for potlucks or picnics.


Dumb L
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These pies were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and they were still delicious.


Oseeke Esther
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I'm not usually a fan of meat pies, but these were delicious. The beef was tender and juicy, and the spices were just right.


SHAFIULLAH Khan
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These meat pies were a hit at my party! The filling was flavorful and moist, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.