West African Meat Pie Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onions, garlic, curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 2.Heat oil in a skillet and cook the meat mixture until browned. Add the carrots and potatoes and cook until tender.
• STEP 3.Roll out the pastry dough and cut into circles. Spoon the meat mixture onto one half of each circle and fold the other half over to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal.
• STEP 4.Place the meat pies on a baking sheet and brush with beaten egg. Bake in a preheated oven at 375掳F for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• STEP 5.Allow the meat pies to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
• STEP 6.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the meat mixture is well seasoned to enhance the flavor of the meat pie.
• You can add other vegetables like peas or bell peppers to the filling for added texture and flavor.
• If you don't have pastry dough, you can use puff pastry or even make your own dough from scratch.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the West African Meat Pie as a snack or appetizer.
• They can be enjoyed on their own or with a side of ketchup or hot sauce for dipping.
• Leftover meat pies can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.