Half Moon Meat Pies

These Half Moon Meat Pies are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or packing into lunchboxes. The filling features savory ground beef sauted with earthy mushrooms and onions, then enriched with a smooth, tangy sour cream sauce seasoned with nutmeg and black pepper. Encased in a tender, homemade pastry made with shortening and flour, each bite delivers a satisfying contrast of flaky crust and juicy, aromatic filling. They bake quickly to a golden brown, making them an easy yet impressive dish. Serve them warm for a hearty snack, a light meal, or a nostalgic treat that brings the cozy flavors of home-style cooking to your table.

Cooking Method: Baking, Roasting, Sautéing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 8

Calories: 1347.3

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Half Moon Meat Pies are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or packing into lunchboxes. The filling features savory ground beef sauted with earthy mushrooms and onions, then enriched with a smooth, tangy sour cream sauce seasoned with nutmeg and black pepper. Encased in a tender, homemade pastry made with shortening and flour, each bite delivers a satisfying contrast of flaky crust and juicy, aromatic filling. They bake quickly to a golden brown, making them an easy yet impressive dish. Serve them warm for a hearty snack, a light meal, or a nostalgic treat that brings the cozy flavors of home-style cooking to your table.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Ground round
1 Whole Onion -- chopped
1 cup Mushrooms
3 tablespoon Margarine -- solid
1 1/2 cup Sour cream
1 ds Nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
2 cup All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Sugar
1/2 cup Shortening
1 Egg

Directions

1
Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
2
In a large skillet, melt the margarine over medium heat.
3
Add the chopped onion and mushrooms, sauting until softened.
4
Add the ground round to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink.
5
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, the black pepper, and a dash of nutmeg. Set the filling aside to cool slightly.
6
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and sugar.
7
Cut the shortening into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8
Beat the egg yolk with the remaining 1 cup of sour cream, then add this mixture to the flour. Mix gently until the dough comes together.
9
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
10
Use a round cutter (or a small bowl) to cut out 18 circles from the dough.
11
Place one heaping teaspoon of the meat filling in the center of each dough circle.
12
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly with a fork dipped in flour to seal.
13
Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush this mixture over the top of each pie.
14
Bake on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and flaky.
15
Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1347.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 78.4g121%
Saturated Fat 29.1g146%
Cholesterol 166.3mg56%
Sodium 7537.1mg315%
Total Carbohydrate 117.2g40%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g40%
Sugars 12.2g
Protein 38.5g77%

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

Note

Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds or celery seeds for added texture and flavor before baking.

To reheat, warm slowly in the oven to prevent the sour cream filling from curdling.

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