Meat pies have been a beloved dish across cultures and generations, offering a comforting and hearty meal that satisfies both the stomach and the soul. Whether it's the classic British meat pie, the flaky French tourtière, or the savory Argentinian empanada, the allure of a well-crafted meat pie is undeniable. In this guide, we'll embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of creating a delectable meat pie that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. We'll explore various pie crusts, fillings, and techniques, providing you with the essential knowledge and inspiration to bake the perfect meat pie that will steal the show at any gathering.
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BRITISH MEAT PIES
Steps:
- Brown 1/2 pound sausage in a skillet with 1/4 cup chopped onion and 1 each diced celery stalk and carrot. Add 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, and salt and pepper. Roll out a can of refrigerated biscuit dough and cut into twelve 3-inch rounds. Top each with a spoonful of meat filling and fold in half; pinch to seal and brush with a beaten egg. Make slits in the top and bake at 350 degrees F until golden, about 15 minutes.
GOOD OLD MEAT PIE
A great deep dish meat pie made with potatoes, carrots and peas in a rich gravy. Lamb chicken or pork can be used in place of beef. A great recipe for leftover meat!
Provided by Dan Poplawski
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Meat Pie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie crust out into a 12 inch circle. Set aside.
- Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add potato and onion, and cook until the onion is tender, but not brown. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, and stir to blend. Season with oregano, black pepper and garlic powder. Pour in the beef broth, and add the peas, carrot and beef. Bring to a boil. Transfer the mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish, and place the pastry over the top. Cut slits for steam, and flute the edges.
- Place on a baking sheet, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until crust is golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving to thicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 46.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 36.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 697.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
TRADITIONAL MEAT PIE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h32m
Yield 1 (9-inch) pie
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pie Crust: Mix flour and shortening. Add salt and cold water. Add all the cold water at once and mix delicately. Form a ball and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Once dough is chilled, flour your worktop. Divide dough in half. Roll out 2 pie crusts. One should be slightly larger than the other, this will be your bottom crust.
- Meat Filling: Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the pork and onion and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes, stirring often. When pork is cooked remove fat from pan. Add grated potato, salt, pepper, and allspice, to taste. Stir well, and let mixture rest for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Place the bottom crust in the pie plate and poke several holes in the crust with a fork. Make sure an ample amount of crust spills over the edges of the pie plate. Fill the crust with the meat mixture. Level with a spatula. Wet edges of bottom crust and place top crust over meat mixture. Press top crust onto meat mixture to eliminate any air holes. Beat together the egg and the milk to make an egg wash. Pinch the crust edges together and brush the top crust with the egg wash.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and continue baking for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Slice and serve hot or cold.
MEDIEVAL MEAT PIE
Make and share this Medieval Meat Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gary Helriegel1
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Broil the meat till very rare, but cooked through.
- Cut it into small cubes.
- Mix with all other ingredients except the pie shell.
- For the broth, just add enough to make the mixture a little wetter.
- Put the mixture into the pie shell.
- Be sure the shell lid is sealed, and punch some holes in the top with a knife.
- Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes to an hour, till the shell is golden brown.
- Makes 6-8 slices, and can be served any temperature.
- It's easiest to cut when cold.
FAVORITE FRENCH CANADIAN MEAT PIE
I'm a seventh-generation French Canadian, and my ancestors started the tradition of serving this meat pie on Christmas Eve. One year I didn't make it, and my daughter and I felt something was missing. The savory pie goes well with salad and fresh rolls for a lighter meal, and it's good served in small portions with turkey and all the trimmings, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork, beef, veal, potatoes and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the garlic, seasonings and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently., Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in bread crumbs. Combine egg and remaining water; stir into meat mixture. , Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Fill with meat mixture. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Cover edges loosely with foil., Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil. Reduce heat to 375°; bake 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 29g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
GOOD OL' AUSSIE MEAT PIE
a real winner on a cold night. you can make it in advance and leave in the frige till your ready to cook. i've been making this for many years and my family still love it. just make sure your meat filling is very thick, otherwise it wont cut properly.
Provided by HAPPY TRACE
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h
Yield 1 pie, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- cook onion and minced beef over high heat till brown.
- add 3/4 cup water, stock cubes,sauces and seasonings.
- bring to the boil and cover. simmer for 15 minutes.
- blend flour with remaining water to make a paste.
- add to meat and bring back to the boil, stirring constantly.
- boil for a further 5 minutes till nicely thickened.
- take off the heat and allow to cool completely.
- pre-heat oven to 230c.
- line a greased pie plate with the short pastry and spoon in filling.
- cover with the puff pastry and trim.
- glaze with milk.
- bake for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 190c and cook for a further 25 minutes.
- serve with green peas and mash potatoes.
- gla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 885.4, Fat 57.4, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 884.8, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3, Protein 32
Tips for Making the Perfect Meat Pie
- Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Brown the meat well before adding it to the pie filling to develop a rich flavor.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the filling for added flavor and texture.
- Season the filling generously with salt and pepper.
- Use a thickener, such as flour or cornstarch, to prevent the filling from being too runny.
- Brush the top of the pie crust with milk or egg wash before baking for a golden brown crust.
- Bake the pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes to set the crust, then reduce the temperature to finish baking.
- Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Conclusion
Meat pies are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect meat pie that will impress your family and friends.
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