Nigerian meatpie. The Nigerian Meat Pie is a popular snack because it is tasty, moist and does not produce crumbs when it is being eaten, if it is well-prepared, that is. The recipe detailed here will help you make the best meat pie recipe. For another version of this recipe visit the Nigerian Meat Pie as a Dessert page.

These meat pies are popular in west Africa and Nigeria. Nigerian Meat Pie is a delicious snack, filled with vegetables (usually potatoes&carrots) and minced meat. This is one of the sought after snack in any festive gathering. You can have Nigerian meatpie using 11 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Nigerian meatpie

Prepare 1 of medium potato, peeled and cubed.
Prepare 1/2 pound of ground beef.
It's 1/3 clove of garlic chopped.
It's 1/2 of dried thyme.
Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of mustard powder.
Prepare 3 cups of flour.
Prepare 1/4 cup of water.
You need 1/2 cup of chopped onion.
You need 1 teaspoon of salt.
You need 1/4 teaspoon of dried sage.
You need of Seasoning / Spices.

The Nigerian meat pie is often confused with Enpanadas; even though these two snacks have similar shapes, they differ a lot in the process, preparation and fillings used. Nigerian Meat Pie West African Meat pie or the Nigerian Meat pie is light and slightly Flaky and it's stuffed with well seasoned Ground Beef (minced Beef), Potatoes and carrots. These Meat pies are a comfort to the soul and a delight to the palate. They can be eaten as breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.

Nigerian meatpie instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220°c).Place the potato in a saucepan with enough water to cover.Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 5minutes.Drain, mash, and set aside..
Meanwhile, crumble the ground beef into a large saucepan, and add the garlic, onion and water.Season with mustard powder, thyme, cloves and salt.Cook over medium heat, stirring to crumble the meat and mix in the spices,until the meat is evenly browned. Remove from the heat,and mix in the mashed potato..
Place one of the pie crusts into a 9 inch pie plate.Fill with the meat mixture, then top with the other pie crust.Prick the top crust a few times with a knife to vent steam.Crimp around the edges using the tines of the fork,and remove any excess dough Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil..
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven,until the crust has browned.Serve by itself or with cold or warm drink..

Nigerian meat pie is a snack most Nigerian people love to eat. It's filled with meat, carrot and potatoes. However, you can add other ingredients. This easy meat pie recipe is simple and delicious. Nigerian meat pie is one of the popular snacks Nigerians love to eat.