Cajun Mini Meat Pies
Bring a taste of Louisiana to your table with these irresistible Cajun Mini Meat Pies! Bursting with bold flavors, these hand-held delights feature a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and celery, all infused with the perfect kick of Cajun spices and a touch of hot sauce. Encased in golden, flaky pie crusts, these mini meat pies are the ultimate comfort food, ideal for parties, snacking, or a fun appetizer. Quick to prep and perfectly portable, they’re baked to crispy perfection for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to make and even easier to devour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 1 small Yellow onion, finely diced
- 0.5 medium Green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 stalk Celery, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Thyme, dried
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Beef broth
- 2 sheets Refrigerated pie dough
- 1 Egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Stir in the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the beef mixture.
Add the hot sauce, tomato paste, and flour to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to incorporate and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the beef broth and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
Unroll the pie dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use a 3-4 inch round cutter to cut out circles. Re-roll the scraps if necessary to make enough circles.
Place a heaping tablespoon of the cooled filling onto the center of each dough circle.
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together and crimp with a fork to seal.
Transfer the pies to the prepared baking sheet and brush with the beaten egg to create a golden crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown and flaky.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.0 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 487 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 5147 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 90.1 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1856 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
