Nigerian Meat Pie
Golden hand pies filled with spiced beef, potato and carrot, a Nigerian bakery staple.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.68 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the butter into the flour and baking powder. Mix in the egg and just enough cold water to bring a dough together. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
For the filling, fry the onion in the oil for 4 minutes. Add the mince and brown it for 6 minutes, breaking it up.
10 min - 3
Add the potato, carrot, curry powder, thyme and 100 ml water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the mix is dry. Season and cool.
15 min - 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roll out the dough to 3 mm thick and cut into 12 cm circles.
- 5
Put a spoonful of filling on each circle, fold in half and press the edges with a fork to seal. Brush with beaten egg.
- 6
Bake for 25 minutes until deep golden brown. Cool slightly before eating.
25 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.