FINNISH MEAT PIE

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We enjoy this hearty, traditional meat pie year-round, but especially during hunting season. This is one recipe I'll be sure to pass on to our seven children.- Laurel Skoog, Frazee, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup shortening
1 cup boiling water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 cups shredded peeled potatoes
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups shredded carrots
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup shredded peeled rutabaga
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place shortening in a large bowl. Add boiling water; stir until shortening is melted. In a small bowl, mix flour and salt. Add to shortening mixture; stir until a soft ball forms. Cover and refrigerate until cooled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 dough portion into a 17x13-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Press onto bottom and up sides of dish. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of dish., In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spoon into pastry. Roll out remaining dough into a 13x9-in. rectangle. Place over filling. Fold bottom pastry over top pastry; press with a fork to seal. In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk; brush over pastry. Cut slits in top. Bake 1-1/4 hours or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Jahid Hacan
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This Finnish meat pie is a delicious and hearty meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Leonette Walker
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it for my family and friends many times and they all love it.


Ibrahim A
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This Finnish meat pie is a delicious and comforting dish. The filling is rich and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sherick Mahoua
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This is a great recipe for a homemade Finnish meat pie. The instructions are easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Imran Kham
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ubaid Gulzar
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This Finnish meat pie is a delicious and hearty meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Lesea Benitez
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I love the combination of flavors in this pie. The ground beef, rice, and spices all work together perfectly.


Henry Spoor
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Md Parvaz
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I've tried many Finnish meat pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dave Hug
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This Finnish meat pie is a delicious and comforting dish. The filling is rich and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jerry Franklin
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mostafa Hasan
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and satisfying meal. The pie is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Basheer Rodrigues
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I love this recipe! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The filling is flavorful and the crust is flaky and golden brown.


Brandon Jensen
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This was my first time making a Finnish meat pie, and it was a success! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the pie turned out delicious.


Selemani Bendera
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out wonderfully! The flavors were spot-on and the crust was crispy and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Beatriz Oliveira (Bia)
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This Finnish meat pie was an absolute delight! The combination of ground beef, rice, and spices was simply perfect, and the pastry crust was flaky and golden brown. My family and friends loved it, and I will definitely be making this again soon.