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    How to Make Nigerian Meat Pie: Easy Flaky Hand Pie Recipe

    How to Make Nigerian Meat Pie: Easy Flaky Hand Pie Recipe

    Flaky pastry filled with savory minced meat, potatoes, and carrots. A Nigerian party favorite!

    Prep 40 minCook 30 minServes 12

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup cold butter
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 cup cold water
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 2 medium potatoes, diced
    • 1 carrot, diced
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 stock cubes
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon thyme
    • 1 egg for egg wash

    Instructions

    1. 1For filling: Cook ground beef with onions, curry, thyme, and stock cubes
    2. 2Add diced potatoes and carrots, cook until tender. Set aside to cool
    3. 3For dough: Mix flour, salt, and baking powder
    4. 4Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs
    5. 5Add cold water gradually and knead into smooth dough
    6. 6Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes
    7. 7Roll out dough and cut into circles
    8. 8Place filling on half of each circle, fold over and seal edges with fork
    9. 9Brush with beaten egg
    10. 10Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown

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