Ghanaian meat pies are delicious pastry snacks filled with seasoned and spiced meat. Here’s a simple recipe for making Ghanaian meat pies:
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions:
For the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture.
- Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add cold water and mix until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
For the Filling:
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add diced potatoes, carrots, and peas. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool.
Assembly:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Use a round cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough.
- Place a spoonful of the cooled meat filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling, creating a half-moon shape, and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Place the assembled pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pies are golden brown.
Allow the Ghanaian meat pies to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them as a snack or part of a meal!