HOW TO MAKE MEAT PIE

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE DOUGH
8 cups all-purpose flour
250g Butter
3 Eggs (1 for brushing)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup (60ml) cold water

FOR THE FILLING:
350g Ground beef
1 Potato, peeled and diced into small cubes
1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Large Carrot, peeled and diced
1 cup (240ml) Water/beef broth
Salt to taste
Pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon Thyme
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons Oil

PREPARATION

MAKING THE DOUGH
In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar(optional) salt and baking powder.
Add butter and rub it with the flour until you get a crumbly texture.
-Beat 2 eggs and add it to the flour mixture, mix until dough is formed. Cover for 30mins.

MAKING THE FILLING
In a large pan heat oil. Add onion and sauté for 5-6 mins.
Add the ground meat and fry for for 4-5 mins.
Add the diced carrots, season with salt, pepper, thyme and flour.
Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll out the dough into 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out a round shape with your desired sized.
Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center and fold over the dough using the meat meat-pie cutter or you can fold and use a fork to seal the edge.
Poke the pies with a fork to create a steam outlet.
Brush the pies with beaten egg.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden.

Your delicious Nigerian Meat Pie is READY