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NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIES



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The Natchitoches meat pies are famous in Louisiana and a 'must eat' when there. They are so good and a perfect little lunch. Cook time is an estimate, keep an eye on them.

Provided by kehn

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h25m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 onion, chopped
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 pinch garlic powder
1 (15 ounce) package store-bought refrigerated pie dough, at room temperature
1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat; whisk in flour, and cook until flour turns from white to a nutty brown color, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add meats and brown until no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes; stir in Cajun seasoning and garlic powder; drain fat. Cool to room temperature.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Use a 5 inch diameter round cookie cutter or cut around a saucer to make a round of dough. Place a heaping tablespoon of meat filling in the center of each round. Fold dough over filling and seal edges closed by pressing with a fork or fingers. Repeat to make 15 pies, re-rolling dough scraps as needed.
  • Heat oil for frying in deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Deep fry pies in small batches until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Or bake pies on greased cookie sheets in preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 454.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

AUTHENTIC NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIE



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Savory, seasoned ground beef and pork, tucked inside a crispy pastry.

Provided by Anecia Hero

Categories     Entree     Snack

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork (, with or without sage)
1 cup finely chopped onion (, yellow, sweet yellow or white onion)
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced, or 1 tablespoon prepared minced garlic)
4 cups oil (, canola or vegetable)
¼ cup flour (,all-purpose)
2 teaspoons ground sage (, (if your pork doesn't contain sage); (See Recipe Notes))
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (1 teaspoon = mild; if you like spice, add more cayenne)
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1¾ cups milk (, 2% or whole)
salt & pepper to taste
8 cups flour (,plus a handful for rolling out dough; all-purpose)
4 teaspoons salt (, kosher)
2 teaspoon baking powder
4 whole eggs (, cold)
2 sticks butter (cold, unsalted, cut into tiny cubes, )
1¾ cups milk (, cold)
1 whole egg (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet, add beef and pork; cook thoroughly until no pink is visible; drain and return to skillet
  • In same skillet, add onions, bell peppers; saute 3 minutes on medium high or until green bell peppers are tender; add garlic; stir
  • Add cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves and sage (if your pork doesn't already have sage in it); allow to cook for 15 minutes on medium; (See Recipe Notes)
  • While meat is simmering, make a slurry: In a two-cup measuring cup, add 4 tablespoons flour (¼cup) and fill the measuring cup with milk; mix with fork until smooth; pour this mixture (slurry) into the skillet with the beef; combine well. (The "slurry" will thicken the meat mixture.)
  • Allow this to cook for about 5-8 more minutes, or until the beef mixture begins to thicken; once the mixture thickens a little, turn off the heat; remove bay leaves; taste for salt & pepper; cover and refrigerate; now make the pastry dough
  • Get out two bowls: one large, one small
  • In the large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder
  • In the small bowl, add cold eggs and cold milk; slightly beat together until combined
  • Slice cold butter into small (tiny) cubes
  • Add the tiny cubes of cold butter to the dry ingredients; "cut it in"using your fingers; (crumble the butter pieces and combine with the flour until butter until the mixture looks grainy)
  • Once the flour mixture looks grainy, gradually fold in the cold egg/milk mixture; combine with a spatula; form into a ball; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes ( See Recipe Notes)
  • Sprinkle some flour onto a clean surface; place the dough on the counter and roll it out till it's about ¼" thick
  • Cut dough circles out of the dough that are approximately 7" in diameter; use a saucer or the bottom of a 9" salad plate as a guide--doesn't have to be perfect! (see recipe notes)
  • Spoon ⅓ cup of the cold meat mixture onto the center of dough disc; fold one side of the dough over the meat so the edges of the circle form a half moon; press the edges together using your finger and a little water
  • Use a fork to "cinch" the dough together; trim with a pizza cutter or sharp knife; repeat process for the remaining meat and dough rounds; set aside
  • Refrigerate pies for 15-20 minutes
  • Heat a heavy bottomed stock pot with oil; bring to 312-325ºF; if oil begins to smoke, remove pot from burner and reduce heat immediately
  • Use a long handled, slotted spoon and place formed pies into hot oil; work in batches; usually 3 at a time; remove cooked pies and place on paper towel; repeat until all pies are done; each pie takes 2-4 minutes
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF
  • In a small bowl, make an egg wash. Add one whole egg and a teaspoon of water to the bowl; combine well
  • Use a pastry brush and coat the top of each pie with the egg wash
  • Place pies on a parchment covered baking sheet
  • Bake pies for 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 2682 kcal, Carbohydrate 144 g, Protein 50 g, Fat 213 g, SaturatedFat 30 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 2703 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 177 g

NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIES



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 pies

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup water
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons lard
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water)
Solid vegetable shortening, for deep-frying
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat oil and cook beef and pork, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, Essence, cayenne, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are wilted, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Dissolve the flour in the water and add to the meat mixture. Stir until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the green onions. Mix well and let cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the lard until mixture resembles coarse meal. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, working it to make a thick dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion of dough into a thin round about 5 inches in diameter. Place about 1/4 cup of meat filling in the center of each round and brush edges lightly with egg wash. Fold edges together and crimp closed with a fork.
  • Heat shortening in a deep pot or electric deep-fryer to 360 degrees F. Fry the pies, in batches, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIES



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Every culture/ethnic group seems to have its own version of meat pies. In Latin America, it's the empanada. In Louisiana, it's the meat pie! This yummy version is different than others I've seen on Food.com, and is originally from a cooking blog.

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup Spanish onion, finely diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup green onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Crystal hot sauce
kosher salt, black pepper, and Cayenne to taste
1/2 cup beef stock
1/8 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons iodized salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup lard
1 egg
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • FILLING:.
  • Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat, when hot add the ground meats, cook until browned and cooked through. Add the onions, celery, bell pepper, and green onions, cook until the vegetables are wilted. Add the garlic, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and seasonings, cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Make a slurry of the stock and flour, add to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook for about 5 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat and adjust the seasonings if necessary. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • DOUGH:.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, with the speed on low add the lard to the dry ingredients and let the mixer cut it in until the fat is broken up into pea sized pieces.
  • Beat the egg and combine with the milk. Add the wet to the dry with the mixer on low, in a slow steady stream. Mix until the dough just comes together. The key is to not overwork the dough.
  • Cut the dough in half then roll it out to 1/8 inch thickness on a floured counter. Cut into either the more traditional 5 inch circles or into 3 inch circles if using for appetizers.
  • ASSEMBLE:.
  • Place 1 heaping Tablespoon (doubled for the larger size) of the cooled mixture to each circle. With your finger wet the edge with a little water, fold over and crimp with a fork. Set aside on a floured surface until ready to fry.
  • Heat 4 inches of oil in a dutch oven to 360 degrees. Fry the meat pies in small batches until golden brown on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1111.3, Fat 56.8, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 174.1, Sodium 1719.4, Carbohydrate 108.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 38.3

NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIES



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Make and share this Natchitoches Meat Pies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Joseph Davis

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 pies, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon bacon fat
1/2 lb ground beef
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
3 cups onions (chopped fine)
1 cup green onion
1 cup bell pepper (chopped fine)
3 tablespoons parsley
3 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1/4 t white pepper if you want to use instead of black.)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup melted shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • filling: make a roux of flour & shortening.
  • add all other ingredients, cover and cook on LOW heat for 30 minute.
  • drain off fat.
  • cool while making pastry.
  • Pastry.
  • mix flour & baking powder; together add shortening, then eggs.
  • add milk to make a stiff dough.
  • roll very thin about 1/8" thick.
  • use a saucer to cut circles of dough.
  • fill 1/2 full.
  • fold dough over and dampen edges w/ water
  • crimp w/ fork
  • Fry in deep fryer till golden brown.
  • keep warm till served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 339, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 19.6

NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIES



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A wildly popular treat from Natchitoches, Louisiana--the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. To get the real thing, stop by Lasyone's if you are ever in the area. The recipe is a closely guarded secret. Here is an interpretation by James Villas, in his book, The Glory of Southern Cooking.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h

Yield 18 pies

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 lb ground chuck
3/4 lb ground pork
1/2 cup chopped scallion (part of green tops included)
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 cup peanut oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Make the filling: heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in beef, pork, scallions, and garlic; cook/stir and break up the meats, until the beef loses its red color.
  • Add in the remaining filling ingredients; continue to cook and stir, until the mixture is almost dry, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl, let cool, then chill.
  • Make the pastry: sift the flour,baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl, add in the shortening, and cut with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
  • Add in the egg and milk; stir until a ball of dough forms.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, roll out about 1/2 inch thick, and using the lid of a coffee can, cut out rounds of dough.
  • To assmble: place a heaping tablespoon of filling on one side of each round of dough; with your fingertips, dampen the pie edges with water, fold the other sides of dough over the filling, and seal the edges with a fork dipped in water; prick twice with a fork on top.
  • To fry: heat the oil in a medium cast-iron skillet to about 350°; quickly fry each pie until golden, about 2 minutes on each side, and drain briefly on paper towels; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.4, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 249.1, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 9.9

NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIES



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This recipe comes from an old church cookbook of mine. Natchitoches meat pies are a Louisiana specialty. I haven't made this recipe myself, but every Natchitoches meat pie I've had has been delicious!

Provided by bunkie68

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 18 pies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon shortening
2 large onions, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup melted shortening
milk

Steps:

  • To make the filling: Make a roux of shortening and flour.
  • Add all other ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Allow to cook thoroughly, and let cool before placing on dough.
  • To make the dough: Sift flour, baking powder, and add shortening and then eggs.
  • Add enough milk to make a stiff dough.
  • Roll very thin, and use a saucer to cut a circle of dough the same size as the saucer.
  • Fill half of the circle with meat mixture, fold dough over, and press closed with a wet fork.
  • Fry in deep fat until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 223.8, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1, Protein 18.3

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