Swedish Meat Pies

Experience the savory enchantment of Swedish Meat Pies, a delightful fusion of tender, flaky pastry and a spiced, hearty filling. These hand-held delights feature a buttery sour cream crust encasing a flavorful mixture of ground beef, grated vegetables, and the warm notes of ground allspice and white pepper. Perfectly golden and crisp, these pies are a versatile treat, ideal for a comforting dinner, a party appetizer, or an on-the-go snack. With a simple dough and hearty filling that's easy to prepare, this recipe captures the essence of Scandinavian comfort food. Serve them fresh from the oven or at room temperature for an irresistible bite that will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 medium Carrot (grated)
• 1 small Potato (peeled and grated)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for filling)
• 2 large Eggs (beaten, for sealing and brushing)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt for the pastry.

Step 2

Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until it forms a crumb-like texture.

Step 3

Stir in the sour cream and mix until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

While the dough chills, prepare the filling. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

Step 7

Add the grated carrot, grated potato, ground allspice, ground white pepper, and salt to the skillet. Mix everything thoroughly and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften and the mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and let the filling cool to room temperature.

Step 8

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

Step 9

On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cutter (approximately 5-6 inches in diameter) to cut out circles.

Step 10

Place a spoonful of the cooled meat filling onto one-half of each dough circle. Be careful not to overfill.

Step 11

Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg, then fold the circle over to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together to seal and crimp with a fork.

Step 12

Arrange the meat pies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to give the pastries a golden finish.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 14

Allow the pies to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1548.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3351.1

Total Fat 166.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 786.1mg	0%
Sodium 4147.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 340.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 27.7g
Protein 138.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 540.2mg	0%
Iron 27.8mg	0%
Potassium 2749.7mg	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: 43.9%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 39.9%