Old fashioned meat pie recipe. Picture: iStock
Although this dish sounds very South African, meat pies are actually a European invention, even dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. So, tonight, take a step back in history and prepare something traditional for dinner. Luckily with ready-made frozen puff pastry available, this recipe will be much quicker to make than back in the day when the Greeks and Romans had to make it themselves.
The great thing about this meat pie recipe is that you can you play around with the ingredients, and add anything your tastebuds desire.
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If you prefer, you can use fresh mushrooms for this recipe, instead of canned ones. Add them after you brown the meat. You may need to add a little more water if you use fresh mushrooms, again, use your judgement.
*This recipe was sourced from www.food.com
PrintServe your meat pie with a crispy green salad for a quick dinner.
If you prefer, you can use fresh mushrooms for this recipe, instead of canned ones. Add them after you brown the meat. You may need to add a little more water if you use fresh mushrooms, again, use your judgement.
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