How To Make Meat Pie Without An Oven

Did you know that you can make meat pie without an oven?

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can make meat pie without an oven.

Equipment and utensils needed

• A big old pot
• Meat pie cutter
• Brush
• Bowls
• Sifter (sieve)
• Rolling pin

Stove-top method of making meat pie

Ingredients:

For the Dough;

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of cold butter, cut into cubes
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of cold water

For the filling:

• 1 lb of ground beef or any preferred meat
• 1 medium onion, well chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 medium potato, diced
• ½ cup of frozen peas
• ½ cup of beef or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon of thyme
• 1 tablespoon of curry powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.

 

2. Add the cubes of cold butter and use your hands to rub the butter into the flour until it looks like breadcrumbs.

 

3. Gradually add the cold water to the mixture and mix until a smooth dough forms.

 

4. Wrap the dough in a plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes.

 

5. In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

 

6. Add chopped onions and stir well.

 

7. Add the ground beef to the frying pan and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.

 

8. Add the diced carrot, potatoes, and frozen peas to the frying pan.

 

9. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

 

10. stir in the thyme, curry powder, salt, and pepper.

 

11. Pour in the beef or chicken broth and mix well.

 

12. Allow the filling to simmer for about ten to fifteen minutes until the vegetables are fully cooked and the flavours are combined.

 

13. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

 

14. Once the dough has cooled, divide it into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle on a floured surface. The circles should be about six to seven inches.

 

15. Place a portion of the meat filling onto one half of each rolled-out dough circle, leaving some space around the edges.

 

16. Fold the dough over the filling to cover it, then crimp the edges with a fork to seal the meat pie.

 

17. Heat a pot with enough oil to engulf the meat pie.

 

18. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the sealed meat pies in the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown on both sides.

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19. Remove the fried meat pies from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

 

20. Allow the meat pie to cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion

This stove-top method of making meat pie allows you to enjoy delicious meat pies without the need for an oven. They can be served as a snack or meal on their own. Enjoy your homemade meat pies!