Chibundiro Meat Pie

Ingredients

For the dough

• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 250g butter
• 3 Eggs (1 for brushing)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup (60ml) cold water

For the filling

• 350g ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Chibundiro
• 1 potato, peeled and diced into small cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large Carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 cup (240ml) Water/beef broth
• Salt to taste
• Pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons Oil

Preparation

Making the dough

1. In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar(optional) salt and baking powder
2. Add butter and rub it with the flour until you get a crumbly texture
3. Beat 2 eggs and add it to the flour mixture, mix until dough is formed. Cover for 30 minutes

Making the dough

1. In a large pan heat oil. Add the onion and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes
2. Add the ground meat and fry for for 4 to 5 minutes
3. Add the diced carrots then season with salt, pepper and Chibundiro
4. Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll out the dough into 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out a round shape with your desired sized
5. Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center and fold over the dough using the meat meat-pie cutter or you can fold and use a fork to seal the edge
6. Poke the pies with a fork to create a steam outlet
7. Brush the pies with beaten egg
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden

Your delicious Chibundiro meat pies are ready!