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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