Cajun Mini Meat Pies

Bring a taste of Louisiana to your table with these irresistible Cajun Mini Meat Pies! Bursting with bold flavors, these hand-held delights feature a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and celery, all infused with the perfect kick of Cajun spices and a touch of hot sauce. Encased in golden, flaky pie crusts, these mini meat pies are the ultimate comfort food, ideal for parties, snacking, or a fun appetizer. Quick to prep and perfectly portable, they’re baked to crispy perfection for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to make and even easier to devour.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
• 1 small Yellow onion, finely diced
• 0.5 medium Green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 stalk Celery, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Thyme, dried
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Beef broth
• 2 sheets Refrigerated pie dough
• 1 Egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

Stir in the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the beef mixture.

Step 6

Add the hot sauce, tomato paste, and flour to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to incorporate and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in the beef broth and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Unroll the pie dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use a 3-4 inch round cutter to cut out circles. Re-roll the scraps if necessary to make enough circles.

Step 9

Place a heaping tablespoon of the cooled filling onto the center of each dough circle.

Step 10

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together and crimp with a fork to seal.

Step 11

Transfer the pies to the prepared baking sheet and brush with the beaten egg to create a golden crust.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown and flaky.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(914.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1645.7

Total Fat 124.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 487.1mg	0%
Sodium 5147.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 10.4g
Protein 90.1g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 150.1mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1856.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.3%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 12.3%