& 20 Meat Pie

Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
A rustic, savory shortcrust pastry made with beef drippings for a rich, flaky texture
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This recipe creates a traditional, savory meat pie crust using beef drippings instead of butter or lard, resulting in a uniquely rich and flaky texture. The dough is simple to prepare, requiring just flour, salt, water, and the flavorful rendered fat. It serves as the perfect vessel for hearty stews or roasted meats, offering a comforting, home-style experience. Ideal for Sunday roasts or potlucks, this pastry holds up well to long baking times and delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite. It is a classic technique that elevates simple ingredients into a delicious, comforting meal component.

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& 20 Meat Pie

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 728.0

Description

This recipe creates a traditional, savory meat pie crust using beef drippings instead of butter or lard, resulting in a uniquely rich and flaky texture. The dough is simple to prepare, requiring just flour, salt, water, and the flavorful rendered fat. It serves as the perfect vessel for hearty stews or roasted meats, offering a comforting, home-style experience. Ideal for Sunday roasts or potlucks, this pastry holds up well to long baking times and delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite. It is a classic technique that elevates simple ingredients into a delicious, comforting meal component.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  3. Add the beef drippings to the dry ingredients and cut in with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add the water, mixing gently until the dough just comes together into a ball.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead briefly, just until smooth.
  6. Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and line your pie plate or top your filling.
  7. Bake until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 728.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.0g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2441.5mg102%
Total Carbohydrate 152.0g51%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 20.0g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef, drippings, pastry, crust, savory, pie, flour, shortcrust, homemade, comfort food, flaky, traditional, dough, rustic
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