Pirates Pies (Festival) Recipe

Name: Pirates Pies (Festival)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 each garlic cloves chopped; 1 cup onions chopped; 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped; ⅓ cup celery chopped; ⅓ cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 dash red pepper flakes; 1 cup rice cooked; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 5 1/2 cups flour, self-rising; ⅔ cup vegetable shortening plus 2 tb shortening; 2 large eggs beaten; 1 3/4 cups milk; 8 cups vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1 each garlic cloves chopped
1 cup onions chopped
1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped
⅓ cup celery chopped
⅓ cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash red pepper flakes
1 cup rice cooked
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
5 1/2 cups flour, self-rising
⅔ cup vegetable shortening plus 2 tb shortening
2 large eggs beaten
1 3/4 cups milk
8 cups vegetable oil

1
FILLING: Combine beef, garlic, onion, bell pepper, celery, green onion, salt, black pepper, and red pepper.
2
Cook until meat is thoroughly browned.
3
Add rice, stirring until well-mixed with beef.
4
Remove from heat, cool.
5
Drain off excess fat.
6
Add ketchup and parsley.
7
Mix well.
8
DOUGH: Sift flour; cut shortening into flour.
9
Mix egg and milk together.
10
Add to shortening/flour mixture.
11
Stir to form a dough.
12
Form dough into a ball.
13
Roll about 13 of the dough at a time on a lightly floured board.
14
Cut dough in 5 1/2 inch diameter circles (or squares).
15
Place two heaping tablespoonsful of filling on dough.
16
Dampen edges of dough circles.
17
Fold over meat.
18
Crimp edges with a fork.
19
Prick with a fork at the top.
20
Deep fry at 350F (180C).
21
until golden brown.

5557

kcal

Calories

513

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1 each garlic cloves chopped, 1 cup onions chopped, 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped, and more.

Yes, Pirates Pies (Festival) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pirates Pies (Festival)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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