Ingredients for West African Meat Pies Patties
- Small Potatoes
- Lean Ground Beef
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables
- Onion
- Mixed Red And Green Sweet Pepper
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Beef Bouillon Cube
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Ice Water
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
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How to Make West African Meat Pies Patties
- In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add 1 medium diced onion and 1 medium diced bell pepper (any color) to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add 2 cups of cooked and diced potatoes to the meat mixture. Heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- **Make the dough:** In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times to form a ball.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Use a 6-8 inch cookie cutter or a knife to cut out circles.
- Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat filling in the center of each circle.
- Moisten the edges of the dough with water. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the patties with the egg wash.
- Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
58g
Carbs
12g
