natchitoches meat pies my way

Name: Natchitoches Meat Pies My Way
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) hamburger; 1/2 pound(s) sausage, removed from casings; 1 medium rutabaga, diced small (1/4 inch; turnip may be substituted); 1 medium sweet onion, chopped fine; 2 medium carrots, grated; 2 medium potatoes, diced small; 3 stalk(s) green onions, chopped fine; 2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 2 tablespoon(s) Old Bay seasoning; 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 2-3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup(s) milk; 1 cup(s) grated cheese, we like Swiss; 4 - ready made pie crust dough; 1 large egg, beaten

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'Ria Murphy

Bean Station, TN

Updated on Sep 30, 2014

When I was a poor kid in Louisiana, it was a real treat to get to go to the store and buy Natchitoches meat pies after school when we had extra cash. After searching the web and cookbooks high and low, I found and tried about 10 different recipes for the meat pies, but none were what I remembered. So after a whole lot of trial and error, this is what I came up with. These pies get better if they set a little bit. After you've made them, put them in the refrigerator for a day or two before you freeze them to let the flavors combine more. My husband and kids take these in their lunches.

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I should’ve taken them out five minutes ago, but they’re still great!

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound hamburger
1/2 pound sausage, removed from casings
1 medium rutabaga, diced small (1/4 inch; turnip may be substituted)
1 medium sweet onion, chopped fine
2 medium carrots, grated
2 medium potatoes, diced small
3 stalks green onions, chopped fine
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
2-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
1 cup grated cheese, we like Swiss
4 ready made pie crust dough
1 large egg, beaten

How To Make natchitoches meat pies my way

Step 1

Brown meat in a pan with all vegetables and seasonings, using a potato masher if necessary to get the meat really fine, make sure veggies are cooked through. My family doesn't like spicy heat, so choose the sausage based on the heat you prefer.

Step 2

Drain grease off, leaving no more than 1 Tbsp of grease in the pan. Before placing back on the heat, add flour, stirring to make pasty.
Step 3

Place back on the heat. Drizzling and constantly stirring milk in until fully incorporated, and you have a thick, gooey substance in the pan.
Step 4

Add grated cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Let cool while you prepare pie shells. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 5

Roll pie dough on the counter and cut to make 6-inch by 10-inch squares or half circles (you're looking to fill, fold over, and seal to a 3"x5" pie).
Step 6

Add about 1/4 cup of meat to the center of each pie dough cut. Fold over closed, crimp edges, and place on a non-stick sprayed baking sheet.
Step 7

Brush with beaten egg.
Step 8

Bake at 375 degrees F until golden brown, about 13-18 minutes, depending on your oven.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 307kcal, carbohydrates: 24g, cholesterol: 40mg, fat: 19g, fiber: 2g, protein: 10g, saturated fat: 7g, sodium: 283mg, sugar: 2g, unsaturated fat: 12g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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