Cajun Meat Pies

Name: Cajun Meat Pies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced; 1/2 cup celery, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning

Handheld pastry pies stuffed with a savory ground beef, pork, and holy trinity vegetable filling.

60 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
1/2 cup whole milk
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Cut in 1/2 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter until crumbly, then stir in 1/2 cup whole milk to form a soft dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
2

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and 1/2 lb ground pork, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
3

Add 1 cup finely diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup finely diced celery, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Remove from heat and cool.
4

Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll dough thin on a floured surface and cut into 5-inch circles.
5

Spoon meat filling onto half of each dough circle, fold over, and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
6

Place pies on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Cajun Meat Pies?

As written, 60 minutes: 30 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 30 minutes.

What oven temperature does Cajun Meat Pies need?

For Cajun Meat Pies, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The oven is also used at 375 F (about 190 C) in step 4.

Is there a substitute for Cajun seasoning in Cajun Meat Pies?

The entry for Cajun Meat Pies calls for 2 tsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Cajun Meat Pies?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Cajun Meat Pies uses 1 lb ground beef.

Can I make Cajun Meat Pies gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Cajun Meat Pies is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

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