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Miniature Meat Pies recipe


  • Author: Sophia

Ingredients

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For the Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef: The rich, hearty base of your filling.
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce: Adds a tangy, sweet flavor to the meat.
  • 2 tbsp onion soup mix: Provides a savory, umami kick.

For the Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour: Forms the structure of the dough.
  • 1 tsp salt: Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 cup butter or margarine: Offers a rich and flaky texture.
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese: Adds a cheesy flavor and helps bind the dough.
  • 3/4 cup milk: Moistens the dough, making it pliable.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice: Reacts with the milk to create a tender crust.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

  1. Cook the Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Ensure that the meat is fully cooked, and drain any excess fat.
  2. Mix the Ingredients: Stir in the barbecue sauce and onion soup mix until well combined. Set this mixture aside to cool slightly.

Step 2: Make the Dough

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in the Butter and Cheese: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter and shredded cheese until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate container, combine the milk and lemon juice. Gradually add this mixture to the flour, stirring until a dough forms.

Step 3: Assemble the Pies

  1. Roll Out the Dough: Divide the dough into manageable portions and roll out to about 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface.
  2. Cut into Rounds: Use a 2.5-inch round cutter to cut out circles. Place half of these rounds on ungreased baking sheets.
  3. Fill the Pies: Add a tablespoon of the beef mixture to the center of each circle on the baking sheet.
  4. Seal the Pies: Top with the remaining dough circles. Seal the edges by brushing with a little water and pressing with a fork. Cut a small slit in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape.

Step 4: Bake

  1. Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Bake the Pies: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 12-16 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown.
  3. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 508
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 983mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 41mg