Classic Meat Pies
Yields: Makes 28 pies
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, plus more for frying
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup minced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 Meat Pie Dough (recipe precedes)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
  1. In a small Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add beef, pork, oregano, salt, red pepper, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook, stirring frequently, until meat is browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes. Drain any excess liquid. Sprinkle with flour, and stir to combine.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, bell pepper, and celery; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir into meat mixture.
  3. Let cool completely.
  4. Cut Meat Pie Dough into 40 pieces. Reserve 12 pieces for another use. On a lightly floured surface, roll 28 pieces of dough to a 5½-inch circle, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Using a 5-inch round cutter, cut rounds from each piece of dough. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons water.
  5. Place 2 tablespoons filling in center of each round. Lightly brush edges with egg wash. Fold dough over filling, and press to seal. Using a fork, crimp along edges of pie. Using a pastry wheel, cut along edges to further seal. Freeze pies before frying.
  6. In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 4 inches, and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 370°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels, and place a wire rack on top.
  7. Remove pies from freezer. Using a slotted spoon, gently place pies, 3 at a time, in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from oil, and let drain on prepared pan.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/a-little-meat-pie-mania/