Nigerian Meat Pies

Name: Nigerian Meat Pies
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 ounces ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small red onion, diced; 1/2 cup mixed frozen vegetables, such as corn, peas, carrots and string beans, thawed; 1 teaspoon bouillon powder; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; Kosher salt, if needed; 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed and for dusting; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Kosher salt; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter; 1 large egg

Instructions

Cook:1h 10min

In Ghana, Nigeria and other West African countries we call these savory crescent-shaped pastries meat pies, though around the world they are also known as hand pies, empanadas and dumplings. Most of the time, we serve them as appetizers or a snack before lunch or dinner. In Nigeria, meat pie is made with ground beef, carrots and potatoes that are sauteed with herbs and spices and stuffed in a buttery dough pocket. My version is similar, but I use mixed vegetables like corn, peas, carrots and string beans (I love how the corn adds sweetness) and I omit potatoes, which can sometimes make a meat pie almost too filling for a snack or appetizer.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:04:45 GMT