Natchitoches Meat Pies, Native American

1d
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
1d 30m
Ready In


"This needs to set overnight"

Original is 18 servings
  • FOR THE CRUST

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (112.3 g)
  • Calories 321.6
  • Total Fat - 18.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 50.8 mg
  • Sodium - 690.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 23.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.9 g
  • Sugars - 1.4 g
  • Protein - 13.4 g
  • Calcium - 48 mg
  • Iron - 1.4 mg
  • Vitamin C - 3.7 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Brown meats in heavy pot or skillet, stirring often.

Step 2

Add onions, garlic, green pepper and parsley.

Step 3

Cook about 10 minutes until onions are transparent.

Step 4

When meat mixture is done, remove from heat.

Step 5

Drain thoroughly in colander.

Step 6

Return to skillet and stir in cornstarch, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper sauce and sage. Set aside.

FOR THE CRUST


Step 7

In large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Cut in shortening.

Step 8

In small bowl, combine beaten egg and milk. Work gradually into dry ingredients until consistency to roll.

Step 9

Cut into small pieces and roll very thin.

Step 10

Cut into rounds using a saucer as a guide.

TO ASSEMBLE


Step 11

Place a large tablespoon of meat mixture along edge and halfway in center of the round of dough. Fold the other half over, making edges meet.

Step 12

Crimp with a fork dipped in water.

Step 13

Refrigerate overnight before baking.

Step 14

Bake in preheated 425-degree oven 12 to 15 minutes or until brown.

Tips


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