Cajun Mini Meat Pies Recipe

Name: Cajun Mini Meat Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs ground meat; 3 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 onions; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 3 eggs; 3 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup shortening; 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening

Servings: persons

5 lbs ground meat
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 onions
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
6 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
3 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 1/2 tablespoons shortening

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Filling:.
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Brown ground meat only till all brown.
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add the rest of ingredients and simmer till all are cooked down.
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drain in a strainer let sit in strainer to cool down set aside.
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Crust:.
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Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl.
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Mix eggs and milk.
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add to dry ingredients slowly while stiring.
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add shorting and cut in with pastry cutter or two knives.
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when well mixed form balls about the size of a tennis ball.
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roll out ball with rolling pen.
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cut out in about a 6 inch circle.
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use wet paper towle to wet around outer circle.
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put about 2 tablespoons of meat filling in center.
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fold over crust to form like a half moon
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press edges to seal with fingers.
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use a fork to repress edges and give a decortive look.
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when all are done put in fridge for at least an hour or till ready to fry.
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fry in very hot oil.
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turn when golden brown and fry other side.
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frying is very fast do not over fry meat is already cooked.
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can freeze unfried only.
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wrap indivdually in wax paper put several in zip lock bags freeze flat.
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after frozen then can stack as will.

902

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs ground meat, 3 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Cajun Mini Meat Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cajun Mini Meat Pies

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