Meat Pies / Nigerian dumplings - It turned out very good but i think i could have cooked it a little longer.. Today I am sharing this Meat Pies / Nigerian dumplings! A quick and easy dinner that is ready in under 40 minutes!
You can cook Meat Pies / Nigerian dumplings with 12 Ingredients and 6 steps. See the following guide!
Ingredients for Meat Pies / Nigerian dumplings:
- 150 g butter.
- 450 g flour.
- baking powder.
- 1 beaten egg for eggwashing.
- for the filling....
- 300 g minced beef.
- 700 g Irish potatoes.
- 2 large onions.
- 2 medium sized carrots.
- seasoning.
- salt.
- spices.
Step by step how to cook Meat Pies / Nigerian dumplings:
- 1st prepare the filling by chopping the irish potatoes and onions in cubes combine with the minced meat and spices add some water and cook till tender and pasty. then u add in your carrots.
- For the dough, combine the flour, butter, and baking powder with some water and knead into a rollable dough.
- Cut out a bit of the dough, spread some flour on the table to avoid sticking. using your rolling pin, flatten out the dough and with the pie cutter, cut the desired shape.
- Scoop and place the filling on the dough seal the edge with egg and close.
- Place pies on already greased oven tray, then eggwash for a glossy effect.
- Bake for 25-30mins.