Meat Pies with Spicy Portuguese Sauce

Savor the irresistible flavors of these golden-brown Meat Pies with Spicy Portuguese Sauce, a hearty, hand-held treat bursting with savory goodness and a fiery kick of spice. Filled with a rich blend of ground beef and pork, aromatic spices like paprika and cumin, and fresh parsley, these pies are encased in tender, flaky pie dough brushed to perfection for a stunning golden crust. The highlight is the vibrant Portuguese-inspired sauce, made with ripe tomatoes, red chili, white wine, and a touch of vinegar for a tangy, spicy finish. Perfect as appetizers, game-day snacks, or a cozy dinner option, these pies pair beautifully with the bold sauce for dipping or drizzling. Easy to prepare in under 90 minutes, this recipe brings Portuguese-inspired comfort food to your table with a fun and flavorful twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground beef
• 250 g Ground pork
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1.5 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour, for dusting
• 2 rolls Pre-made pie dough
• 2 tbsp Milk, for brushing
• 400 g Tomatoes, diced
• 1 Red chili, finely sliced
• 100 ml White wine
• 100 ml Chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 0.5 tsp Sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in tomato paste, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes until well combined.

Step 6

Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley. Allow the filling to cool slightly.

Step 7

Dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the pre-made pie dough. Using a round cutter (about 12 cm in diameter), cut out circles.

Step 8

Place a heaping tablespoon of the filling onto one half of each dough circle. Fold the other half over the filling and pinch the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for extra security.

Step 9

Transfer the pies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with milk for a golden finish.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 11

While the pies bake, prepare the spicy Portuguese sauce. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil.

Step 12

Add the diced tomatoes and sliced chili to the saucepan, cooking until the tomatoes start to break down, about 5 minutes.

Step 13

Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, then stir in red wine vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Step 14

Serve the warm meat pies with the spicy Portuguese sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2101.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4130.7

Total Fat 267.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 560.9mg	0%
Sodium 5072.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 35.4g
Protein 184.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 364.6mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 3471.5mg	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: 58.0%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 24.2%