Crispy Fried Meat Pies
Flaky, fork-crimped hand pies with a juicy ground beef, potato, carrot, and pea filling—golden, crunchy, and perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 12
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp fine salt
– 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
– 1/4 cup ice-cold water (as needed)
– 1 large egg, beaten (egg wash)
– 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20)
– 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
– 1 small potato, diced tiny
– 1/2 cup diced carrots
– 1/2 cup peas (thawed if frozen)
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp ground cumin
– 1/2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoky)
– Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
– Neutral oil for frying (about 1 inch depth)
Instructions
1. Make dough: Whisk flour and salt; cut in cold butter; drizzle ice water until dough holds. Chill 30 min.
2. Cook filling: Brown beef; add onion, potato, carrot; cook until just tender; fold in peas. Season; cool.
3. Assemble: Roll 1/8-inch; cut 5-inch rounds; add 2 tbsp filling; fold; crimp; vent; egg wash.
4. Fry: Heat oil to 350°F; fry 2–3 min per side until deep golden; drain; serve hot.
Notes
Keep ingredients cold for flakiness. Cool filling before assembling. Bake option: 400°F until golden.