Ghanaian Meat Pies Bakes by Chichi from bakesbychichi.com
Introduction
Meat pie is a classic dish that is loved by many. It is a savory pie made with meat and vegetables enclosed in pastry. This recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. In this article, I’ll provide you with the ingredients, instructions, and nutrition facts for a delicious meat pie.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make meat pie:
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 pie crusts
1 egg, beaten
Instructions
Follow these instructions to make meat pie:
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
Add the frozen peas, corn, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Add the beef broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture has thickened.
Roll out one of the pie crusts and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
Pour the meat mixture into the pie crust.
Roll out the second pie crust and place it on top of the meat mixture. Pinch the edges of the two crusts together to seal.
Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Brush the beaten egg over the top crust.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Here are the nutrition facts for one serving of meat pie (based on 8 servings):
Calories: 438
Total Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 68mg
Sodium: 735mg
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 19g
Variations
There are many ways to customize this meat pie recipe to your liking. Here are a few ideas:
Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
Add diced potatoes or carrots to the meat mixture.
Top the pie with mashed potatoes instead of an additional pie crust.
Use a store-bought pie crust instead of making your own.
Make individual sized pies using ramekins or muffin tins.
Use different herbs and spices to change the flavor of the meat mixture.
Add cheese to the meat mixture for a cheesy twist.
Conclusion
Meat pie is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy meal at home. With this recipe, you can make a tasty meat pie that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Whether you follow the recipe as written or customize it to your liking, this meat pie is sure to be a hit.
