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Cajun Meat Pies




Source of Recipe


From: Best of the Best from Louisiana II by Gwen McKee (Editor), Barbara Moseley (Editor)


Recipe Introduction


If you don't have time to make the pastry, pre-made egg roll wrappers work well, but your own home made pastry is much better.



List of Ingredients




PASTRY:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup milk
1-teaspoon salt

GROUND BEEF FILLING:

1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1-teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1-teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2-teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons bacon fat
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 small eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons parsley flakes


Recipe



PASTRY:
In a bowl combine flour, sugar, and salt. Pour into a food processor with the blade attachment. Add shortening in small chunks while processor is on. Mix well until flour and shortening form pea-sized balls, and then add milk a little at a time until dough forms together. Pour dough out on floured sheet and roll out to 1/16-inch thick. Cut out 4-inch circles. Lightly flour both sides and reserve.



GROUND BEEF FILLING:
Add finely chopped pepper and onions to melted fat in skillet. Add everything except beef and eggs and cook for 5 minutes. Add beef and brown. Drain in a colander and let cool before making pies.
Place 2 tablespoons filling in center circle of pastry. Moisten ends of circle with egg; fold over to form a half circle and press to seal (a fork works well).
Deep fry at 350 degrees F until brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve.


Note: You can bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 8 minutes; turn over and bake other side 8 minutes or until brown.