Southern Meat Pie Recipe

Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of the South with this mouth-watering Southern Meat Pie recipe. With a flaky pastry crust and a hearty filling of ground meat and vegetables, this comfort food classic is sure to satisfy your cravings. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck gathering, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm with a side of mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 sheets store-bought pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and ground pork over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened.
4. Add the mixed vegetables, dried thyme, dried oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Cook for another minute.
6. Slowly pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
7. Stir in the tomato paste and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
8. Return the cooked ground beef and pork to the skillet and mix well to combine.
9. Place one sheet of pie crust in the bottom of a pie dish. Spoon the meat mixture into the crust.
10. Cover the meat mixture with the second sheet of pie crust. Seal and crimp the edges.
11. Cut a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
13. Allow the meat pie to cool for a few minutes before serving.
14. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!

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