Ghanaian Meat Pie

Name: Ghanaian Meat Pie
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 150g cold butter, cubed; 1 egg yolk; 4-6 tbsp ice water; 300g minced beef; 2 potatoes, diced small; 1 carrot, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 tsp curry powder; 1 tsp thyme; 1 bouillon cube; Salt and pepper; 1 egg for wash

Meat Pie (meet pai)

Savory Meat Pastry

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour 30 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 372 kcal

A flaky, golden pastry shell filled with well-seasoned minced beef, potatoes, and onions — Ghana's favourite bakery snack for any time of day.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 14.0g

Carbs 34.0g

Fat 20.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl rolling pin baking sheet oven

Presentation Guide

Vessel: paper bag

Accompaniments: sobolo, soft drinks

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
150g cold butter, cubed
1 egg yolk
4-6 tbsp ice water
300g minced beef
2 potatoes, diced small
1 carrot, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp thyme
1 bouillon cube
Salt and pepper
1 egg for wash

Instructions

1
Rub butter into flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg yolk and water to form dough. Chill 30 minutes.
2
Sauté onion, brown mince, add potatoes, carrot, curry, thyme, bouillon, and water. Cook until tender. Cool.
3
Roll out pastry, cut circles. Place filling on half, fold and seal with a fork.
4
Brush with beaten egg. Bake at 180C for 25-30 minutes until golden.
5
Cool slightly and serve.

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Did You Know?

The queue at a good meat pie bakery in Accra can stretch around the corner, especially in the morning rush when fresh pies come out of the oven.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
rolling pin
baking sheet
oven

Accompaniments

sobolo, soft drinks

The Story Behind Ghanaian Meat Pie

Ghanaian meat pies were inherited from British colonial influence but thoroughly adapted with local spicing and curry powder. They became a bakery staple nationwide, sold at every bus station, school canteen, and corner shop across the country.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, school lunch, tea time 📜 Origins: British colonial adaptation

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