Here's a step-by-step guide to making meat pie:
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 200g cold butter (cut into small cubes)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
For the Filling:
- 300g ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium carrot (peeled and diced)
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
- 1/2 cup beef or chicken stock (optional)
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Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
1. Heat Oil: In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Cook the Beef: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
3. Add Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, diced potatoes, and carrots. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
4. Season: Add thyme, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Thicken the Filling (optional): Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir. Add the stock gradually, stirring until the mixture thickens. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Step 2: Make the Pastry
1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cut in the Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add Water: Gradually add cold water, mixing gently with your hands until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
4. Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Assemble the Meat Pies
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out circles using a round cutter or a small bowl (about 6 inches in diameter).
3. Add Filling: Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each circle.
4. Seal the Edges: Fold the dough over to form a semicircle. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
5. Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush it over the top of each meat pie to give them a golden finish.
Step 4: Bake
1. Bake: Place the pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Cool: Let the pies cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Enjoy your homemade meat pies!
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