Natchitoches Meat Pies, Native American

How to Make

• 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.