Brazilian Meat Pie
A quick and hearty Brazilian-style meat pie with a flaky crust and savory beef filling, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or snack.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 1 package (9-inch, double) pie crust
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 large, beaten (for egg wash) egg
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out one pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie dish.
- 2
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1/4 cup water. Simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Pour beef mixture into the crust. Top with the second crust, crimp edges to seal, and cut a few slits on top. Brush with beaten egg.
- 5
Bake until golden brown and filling is bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch pie dish
- skillet
- rolling pin
- pastry brush
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