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    Home » Nigerian snacks » Nigerian meat pie

    Published: Feb 5, 2019 · Modified: Feb 26, 2020 by Ajoke

    Nigerian meat pie

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    photographs of meat pies laid flat on a grey backdrop

    Nigerian Meat pie is one of Nigeria’s popular snack and it’s loved by all. The buttery shortcrust pastry is filled with mincemeat cooked in rich flavour. It is delicious and you won't be able to stop at one. Do you want to learn how to make a perfect meat pie? this recipe is for you

    Growing up, I always look forward to when my mum would make Meat pie or when my dad would buy for us for being good. Especially from one of the popular confectioneries (Mr Biggs or Sweet Sensations). It is not just a Nigerian thing, it is also popular in other parts of Africa.  Nigerian meat pie if well done should be juicy, the shortcrust pastry will be buttery, flaky and should also melt in the mouth. If you've ever had Mr Biggs meat pie then you would understand my gist.

    The Meat pie filling (beef mince filling) has to be perfect as well as the shortcrust pastry otherwise it would be dry and chewy. Making shortcrust pastry can be tricky but with a lot of practice and patience, you would master it and know what works for you. I don't add eggs to my pastry as it is not necessary. It is easy to make buttery shortcrust pastry without eggs.

    I shared in my fish pie post on how to make a foolproof buttery shortcrust pastry and the most important tip to remember when making it, is not to overwork the dough. This Homemade meat pie is easy to make and you can make it to the size you want. Alternatively, if you are feeling adventurous, make the pie in a deep dish or individually in a ramekin.

    Here is an easy step by step guide to making the best Nigerian meat pie ever.

    picture of mr biggs meat pie

    Ingredients for meat pie

    500g mincemeat or ground beef (18-20%fat)

    700g plain flour, extra for dusting and thickening

    380g unsalted butter

    1 large egg

    Water

    Salt to taste

    Seasoning (I used Knorr)

    1teaspoon curry powder

    1teaspoon thyme

    2 medium-size potatoes, peeled and cubed

    1 small onion, chopped

    1 big carrot, cleaned and cubed

    2tbsp vegetable oil

    Metric Conversion tips

    A standard cup of flour is 128g while a cup of butter is about 225g

    500g ground meat is about 1.1lb

    When baking, I always recommend using a kitchen instead of cup measurements. Kitchen scale measurement is the same everywhere but cups are not the same. they differ from country to country.

    image of Nigerian meat pies
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    4.89 from 36 votes

    Nigerian Meat Pie

    I am yet to come across a Nigerian that doesn’t love meat pie. Nigerian Meat pie is one of Nigeria’s popular street snack and it’s loved by all
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Resting time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Nigerian, West African
    Keyword: Mr Biggs Meat pie, Nigerian meat pie
    Servings: 10
    Author: Ajoke| My Active Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 500 g Mince meat or ground beef (18-20%fat)
    • 700 g Plain flour, extra for dusting and thickening
    • 380 g unsalted butter
    • 1 large egg for egg wash
    • water 4 to 8 tbsp (100 ml)
    • 1 beef bullion cube (I used knorr stock cube use any of choice)
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 small onion chopped (about ⅓ cup)
    • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed (about 1 cup)
    • 1 big carrot cleaned and cubed (about ½ cup)
    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp sugar optional
    • salt to taste (use ½ tsp for the pastry)

    Instructions

    • To make the dough
      In a shallow mixing bowl, add flour, salt, sugar (if using) and butter
      Rub together till all turn to crumbs
      Add 100 ml of water and mix till all is combined. If the dough still needs water add a tablespoon of water at a time till you get well combined dough like in pix5
      Set dough aside in a cool place or a fridge for 30 minutes then you move on to preparing the meaty filling.
      Yes! Making the dough is that easy but remember, DO NOT overwork it when handling.
    • To make the yummy pie filling
      Place a pan on medium heat and add oil, heat for 2 minutes, add chopped onions and fry till onion is translucent. Add mince to the onion and stir mince till its brown then add curry powder, thyme, stock cube, a pinch of salt and stir till all combine. Reduce the heat if need be to avoid burning.
      The fat from the mince should make the sauce juicy but if it looks dry, add a cooking spoon (100ml) of water to it. (decant oil if it is too much)
      Add boiled potatoes and carrots, combine well and cook on a low heat for another 3-5 minutes.
      The mince should be well cooked now. Now you move on to thickening the mince.
      Add 2tbsp of flour to a bowl and mix with water to form a paste. Add the paste to the mince meat on the heat and combine well. Leave to cook for another minute. Take off the heat and allow to cool.
    • Rolling the dough and making the meat pie
      Preheat oven at 180C/350F
      Break the egg into a bowl, whisk and set aside
      Sprinkle a bit of flour on a plain, clean surface/worktop
      Divide dough into 2 or 3 places and roll out flat using a rolling pin
      Place a circle cutter on the flat dough and cut out into many circles you can get. use a makeshift if you don’t have a cutter. Repeat this process with the rest of the dough
      Add the meat filling to the centre of the circled dough, brush one half of the circle with whisked egg and carefully fold over the meat filling making sure the 2 edges touch one another. The aim of the egg is to seal the dough.
      Close edges by pressing down with the tip of a fork as seen in picture (See step by step picture guide below)
      Repeat this process for the remaining dough and filling. Place a foil in a baking tray and rub with oil this stops the pie from sticking to the tray when done. Alternatively use a parchment paper.
      After you have completely filled the pastry, set on a baking tray, egg wash the top and pinch with a fork
      Place in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes at 180C⁰/350F.

    Notes

    • You can also use salted butter for this recipe. If you would be using it, please omit salt from making the shortcrust pastry.
    • You can add a bit of water to the mince filling if it looks too thick or dry. 
    • Allow the meat pie filling to cool down completely before adding to pie dough. 
    • Use kitchen scale to measure the pastry ingredients instead of cups. (1 cup of all purpose flour is 128g and a cup of butter is 225g while 500g ground meat is 1.1lb)
    meat pie with beef mince fillings

    How to make shortcrust pastry (pie pastry)

    photograph shots of how to make shortcrust pastry

    Alternatively, make the shortcrust pastry in a food processor. It would only take you about 5 minutes tops

    How to make beef mince pie filling

    photograph of cubed carrots and potatoes in a pan
    how to make beef mince filling in stages
     beef mince filling made in stages.
    flour paste and ready beef mince filling

    How to roll shortcrust pastry (Mr biggs meat pie recipe)

    Nigerian meat pie made with shortcrust pastry and mince meat filling. Very easy to make and delicious too.
    how to make meat pie
    image of pies in baking tray waiting to be baked
    mini pastry on a dark background

    Serve meat pie warm or cold with a chilled drink of choice. Why not try pairing these beauties with chilled zobo drink or mango lemonade

    Thank you for reading. Kindly leave me feedback when you make this recipe or any of my other recipes. Please pin me to Pinterest and share your creation with me on Instagram. See you on my next post x

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    Comments

    1. Damy says

      November 19, 2022 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      I made a lot of meat pies with the recipe today and they all tasted great. Thank you.

      Reply
    2. Margret Ekundayo says

      June 28, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks so much,this was really helpful can't wait to try it. But please how many days does it last before it goes bad?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        July 03, 2022 at 4:42 pm

        Thank you, Margret. Meat pies will stay fresh in the fridge for up 3-4 days, it can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a Ziploc bag.

        Reply
    3. Maryam abdullahi says

      April 09, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      Í liked the recipe it was super duper amazing

      Reply
    4. Grace says

      February 24, 2022 at 6:47 pm

      Thanks for the recipe but I want to ask you if I have many orders like 300pieces how can I meet up b4 11o'clock.in the morning.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 06, 2022 at 6:03 pm

        You will have to work all night, and you can make it the day before provided you have a working fridge, and your client doesn't mind it cold.

        Reply
    5. Wey says

      January 10, 2022 at 3:27 am

      5 stars
      This crust is amazing !! First attempt and it was a hit !! I would say I’m getting good at it thanks so much .
      I found a Vegan pie crust using whole wheat pastry flour and coconut oil ( solid state ) ,I used it for my meat pies and turned out very well .

      Reply
    6. Lize says

      December 26, 2021 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this recipe! Third time I've made it. Thank you!

      Reply
    7. Ajayi Yemi says

      October 06, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this great job.

      Reply
    8. Eniola Mercy says

      October 06, 2021 at 5:03 am

      5 stars
      Wow thanks alot everything worked out well

      Reply
    9. Anuoluwapo says

      September 01, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      can i also use microwave instead of oven

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        September 08, 2021 at 6:26 pm

        Do you mean microwave oven?

        Reply
    10. Gift gheare says

      August 20, 2021 at 4:59 am

      It's good nd simple 2 learn with ur guild line.tnxz alot!

      Reply
    11. Sunday Benita says

      August 18, 2021 at 7:27 am

      I tried mine today but the top was not brownish or burnt....why did I miss anything..?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        September 08, 2021 at 6:28 pm

        Maybe the oven was too hot

        Reply
    12. Peace says

      July 23, 2021 at 12:07 pm

      I love your recipe think you

      Reply
    13. Kanyinsola says

      July 20, 2021 at 7:50 pm

      4 stars
      Everything worked out well but with the help of other recipes because i think if you wish for us to only leave the potatoes for 5 mins then after we chop the potatoes it'll be worth telling us to boil before we get to the putting it in the mix part to reduce risk of burning or cooling down and seasonings not mixing well together
      Another thing, i think the salt proportion and seasonings is to small for the cooking amount. I did everything to the T with scales and cups and spoons but the filling personally to me tasted a bit bland

      Reply
    14. Salome Adamma Okoye says

      July 06, 2021 at 6:32 pm

      I made my first meat pie today with your recipe and it came out great!!!

      Thanks so much, it was so yummy 💕

      Reply
    15. marlene says

      May 13, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      I will certainly have to try this. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Uchendu Ugochukwu Camillus says

      March 16, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      hmmm! it looks tasty i might have a bite right now.

      Reply
    17. Chinyelu says

      March 02, 2021 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      Hello,

      I just wanted to tell you I followed your recipe to the last letter and I made a perfect Nigerian Meat Pie at my first attempt. I used double of everything in the recipe and turned out 20 big meat pies.

      I cannot thank you enough. God bless you tremendously!!!!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 02, 2021 at 10:52 pm

        Aww, thank you Chinyelu, your comment made my day! I am happy you found the recipe helpful. God bless you too!!

        Reply
    18. Omofonmwan Cynthia says

      October 08, 2020 at 11:00 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      thank you very much Ajoke for this recipe, it looks yummy indeed and am definitely gonna try it out…… but please, is it sweet potatoes or irish potatoes you used?

      Reply
      • Akpos Onoji says

        May 21, 2021 at 1:37 pm

        Wow ma your meatpie is breathtaking. It looks so good. I will try it out infact this weekend. Thank u .

        Reply
    19. Omofonmwan Cynthia says

      October 08, 2020 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      thank you so much for this recipe, it looks very yummy indeed….. but please which type of potatoes did you use, sweet potatoes or irish potatoes?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        October 08, 2020 at 11:16 pm

        Hello Cynthia, I used Irish potatoes. Kindly let me know how you get on with the recipe

        Reply
    20. Sola says

      July 11, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    21. black ivy says

      July 01, 2020 at 8:59 am

      I love this recipe.it is so detailed but what can I use instead of foil paper.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        July 01, 2020 at 8:38 am

        Hi, you can parchment paper or a non stick baking sheet. Thanks

        Reply
        • Taofeekat says

          July 19, 2020 at 10:07 am

          5 stars
          Thank you so much for the recipe, it's well detailed... Can anything be replace with potato?

          Reply
    22. Kevin odu says

      May 29, 2020 at 3:13 pm

      where can I find the aluminium foils with this shape? I tried amazon but couldn't find that exactly.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        June 02, 2020 at 7:46 pm

        I am not sure I understand your question but aluminium foil comes in a roll and you cut to shape to fit your baking tray.

        Reply
    23. Tobs says

      May 20, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      Followed your recipe as much as I could- I use eye measurements haha! But it was fantastic all of my family loved it! Even my brother who is a very fussy and particular eater said it was nice and he doesn’t use that term often so thank you very much! 😌

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        May 21, 2020 at 4:27 pm

        Yass!!! thank you for your feedback and fist bump for nailing the eyeballing technique.

        Reply
    24. Chinenye Ede says

      May 07, 2020 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for your recipe it was easy to follow I tried it out today and it was awesome we all enjoyed it.

      Reply
    25. Jennifer says

      April 26, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      My meatpie is ready and they’re so yummy!!! I wish I could add a picture. Thank you so much for the recipe.

      Reply
    26. Jennifer says

      April 26, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      This is so detailed. Thank you!!! I’m currently baking some and they’re in the oven. So far, so good. I’ll give you feedback when they’re ready!

      Reply
    27. Fortune O says

      April 15, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      So I usually don’t leave feedbacks but I just had to do this. Your recipe was the best I saw online was really straight forward also. This was my first attempt and my meatpies came out perfect and really tasty. Thank you very much.

      Reply
      • Queen says

        November 10, 2021 at 8:31 pm

        5 stars
        Hi, thanks for sharing your recipe. I have been baking meat pies but it always turn out to be so tough. But using your recipe, in fact it was the best so far. It was good as I desired. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Ajoke says

          November 30, 2021 at 10:08 pm

          Thank you, Queen, I am glad you enjoyed it

          Reply
    28. Agunabor Uche says

      April 08, 2020 at 11:04 pm

      Hiyaa, its my first time here, so i tried the pie with grilled chicken and used groundnut oil for the dough, i didn't have butter. My crust was hard like biscuit, it was really nice though. it was my first try out on baking pie. so i wanted to ask if one doesn't have foil what else can I use for the baking tray.

      thank you

      Reply
      • Joy Osike says

        August 08, 2020 at 6:21 pm

        The pie looks so tantalizing. Can i add pepper to it?

        Reply
        • Ajoke says

          August 08, 2020 at 5:24 pm

          Yes, you can

          Reply
    29. Ola says

      March 24, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      This is amazing. You are good at what you do. Kudos

      May I just suggest that, you should take a pic of all the ingredients. Perhaps, we may have someone who doesn't know how some of the ingredients look like.

      Well done once again. It's a good job

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 25, 2020 at 1:27 am

        Thank you so much Ola, Recipe will be updated with images accordingly.

        Reply
        • Jane says

          September 10, 2020 at 9:51 am

          5 stars
          Please can I get a list for the ingredients for making 100 pieces of meat pies? Thank you

          Reply
    30. Fortune Ogbuehi says

      March 08, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      What butter or margarine did you use in this recipe.

      Reply
    31. Teniola says

      March 06, 2020 at 8:12 pm

      Hello! Can I use margarine

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 06, 2020 at 8:18 pm

        Yes, you can use margarine for the shortcrust pastry.

        Reply
      • Ayodeji Temitope says

        May 07, 2020 at 11:25 am

        Wow, You are indeed great and amazing, Thank God for you.
        I never baked or fry before even though my Mother used to and that was over 26 years ago.
        I decided to take challenge in different things I’ve fry buns,puff puff,chin chin and now pies.
        I am now a super Daddy to my Children courtesy your write up.
        I’m forever grateful to you.
        Thanks.

        Reply
    32. Kalu Oge says

      February 10, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      Good afternoon, please I noticed that you did not use baking powder in your recipe, is there need for that. If there is what is the ratio of flour to baking powder ?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        February 13, 2020 at 11:22 pm

        Hello, there is no need for baking powder in making shortcrust pastry.

        Reply
        • mariam says

          April 12, 2020 at 5:43 am

          hi,i tried your recipe for my children yyesterday and it came out nice,thanx for sharing this…..love it

          Reply
          • Ajoke says

            April 18, 2020 at 9:22 pm

            Thank you Mariam for the feedback, I am glad to hear your children loved it.

            Reply
    33. Esther says

      February 02, 2020 at 6:14 am

      no baking powder in Nigeria meat pies? thanks

      Reply
    34. Liana says

      December 14, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      This looks amazing and I’d like to try it for Christmas appetizers this year. The recipe just says curry….. any particular kind? There are many curry blends.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        December 14, 2019 at 6:15 pm

        Hi Liana, it is curry powder. Thanks

        Reply
    35. Vivian says

      June 17, 2019 at 7:44 am

      So in love with ur recipes….i’ll give d meatpie a try……hope it comes out nice. But in some of d comments, ur response to butter usage is cold & d other says butter @ room temp….which is to b followed pls? Thnks

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        June 17, 2019 at 7:49 am

        Thank you Vivian. Cold butter all the way for a flaky and delicious pastry. Kindly let me how you get on.

        Reply
        • Cynthia wodi says

          December 07, 2020 at 5:01 pm

          Thank you so much ma'am for this recipe...my meat pie came out so nice an delicious...

          Please ma'am I am into baking and I just a contract to make 400 pieces of meat pie..and I wanna use your recipe but I am confused on the measurement for the flour and the other ingredients..
          Please ma'am can you help me with the ingredients and measurement..
          Thanks
          I await your reply

          Reply
    36. Peace Leo-Odigbo says

      May 15, 2019 at 12:02 pm

      Hi Ajoke, thanks for this recipe. I’d like to know if there’s a way to make the meat pies to last longer especially if you are making them in large quantities for sales. Thanks in advance

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        May 16, 2019 at 6:14 am

        Hi Peace, I would keep meat pies in the fridge between 2 to 5 days. If it is for commercial purposes, I would say 2 days because of the cooked fillings. It keeps well in the freezer too.

        Reply
    37. Peace Leo-Odigbo says

      May 15, 2019 at 11:57 am

      5 stars

      Hi Ajoke, please how can I make the meat pies to last longer and not be mouldy after some days. Thanks in advance

      Reply
    38. Kuburat thomas says

      April 06, 2019 at 8:55 am

      Hello sis u did not mention the amount of baking powder to use. Thanks

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 06, 2019 at 7:58 am

        Hi, that is because I didn't use baking powder in the recipe. There is no need for it when making shortcrust pastry. Do let me how you get on

        Reply
    39. Blessing says

      March 14, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      What give they extra crust..... I dont get this when u make mine. Also would you advise one use a mixer for the dough? If one is making large pies can one make the dough ahead of time

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 21, 2019 at 11:58 pm

        Cold butter is the secret to flaky pie. Yes you can make the dough ahead, make sure it is tightly covered with foil or cling film

        Reply
    40. Temi says

      March 14, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      Hi Sis Ajoke..thanks for this recipe. Please whats the ideal butter to flour ratio to achieve a very cruncy meatpie.? Or do i go buy the ratio you stated on this recipe ? Thanks in advance .xx

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 23, 2019 at 6:26 pm

        The ratio is usually 2:1 (flour to butter) but I tend to add just a lil bit more butter to that ratio. Remember to use cold butter too

        Reply
        • Temi says

          March 29, 2019 at 5:45 am

          Eseun gan ni my sister💕💕

          Reply
    41. Sherifat saka says

      March 09, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      Good day sis, yesterday was my sons birthday n I tried out your meat pie. It came out so well, God bless you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 14, 2019 at 7:57 pm

        Happy Birthday to your son! I am glad you nailed the recipe. well done mama

        Reply
        • Queensley says

          March 21, 2020 at 4:31 pm

          5 stars
          Good day ma'am, I love the outcome of your pie. Please I want to know if my margarine will cold as well as butter. I love using margarine.

          Reply
          • Ajoke says

            March 25, 2020 at 1:28 am

            Hello Queensley, yes, use cold margarine if you can.

            Reply
    42. Aishat A. says

      February 28, 2019 at 2:34 am

      Oh my goodness! The meat pies turned out like those ones from Mr Biggs. They were really yummy. The instructions were very easy to follow and well detailed. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe...Unto the next baking practical...I’m thinking the ‘agege bread’...

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 03, 2019 at 10:35 pm

        Hello Aishat, thank you for your feedback and I hope you will be making more soon?

        Reply
        • Elisha Sarah says

          March 17, 2020 at 8:00 am

          I really want to learn how to do all

          Reply
    43. Olaide says

      February 24, 2019 at 9:33 pm

      Wow! thanks soooo plenty, I will definitely give this recipe a trial. I can't wait.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 03, 2019 at 10:35 pm

        Hello Olaide, I cant wait to hear your feedback when you make the meat pies.

        Reply
    44. casandra says

      February 20, 2019 at 11:14 pm

      How many pieces from this recipe?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        February 24, 2019 at 4:57 pm

        It depends on the size of the cutter used. You should still get 10 fairly large meat pies from this recipe

        Reply
    45. Shamika says

      February 16, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      Hi,

      I’m an American and my honey is Nigerian and I made these for him and he loves them so much!! Thanks for making it so easy with your step by step method.. will definitely be trying more recipes from here.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        February 16, 2019 at 11:54 pm

        Yay!! well done Shamika. I am glad you found the meat pie recipe easy to follow and thanks for trusting it too.

        Reply
    46. Anuoluwapo Oluwaseyi says

      February 07, 2019 at 10:07 am

      Love ur recipe, will sure give it a try and get back to you. Thanks

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        February 08, 2019 at 2:23 pm

        Thank you!! I will look forward to your feedback

        Reply
    47. Mide says

      November 05, 2018 at 10:20 pm

      I love your receipiew but wish you would specify the qty in spoons and cups. Was a challenge as I don’t have a kitchen scale.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        November 22, 2018 at 9:55 pm

        Thanks for your comment. feedback noted

        Reply
    48. Enny says

      August 18, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      Do we need to add milk for the dough or not,or the egg..

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        August 18, 2018 at 9:46 pm

        Hi, no you are only adding little water just as the recipe says

        Reply
      • Balqis says

        March 19, 2020 at 10:35 am

        Thanks for sharing. I will try this out. Do u cook the minced meat separately before making the filling?

        Reply
    49. Eby says

      June 16, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Hello.I really do like your recipe. I would like to know what type of butter do you use? This is because my dough comes out so strong even when I add water. Difficult to knead. I am thinking it could be the type of butter I use(.butter for pastries and cookies).Please is there a particular type to use? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        June 18, 2018 at 7:42 pm

        Thanks Ebby, I don't know where you are writing from, I use beautifully butterly from Aldi (UK). Next time you try this recipe, I suggest you use the butter at room temperature and don't knead for a long time and follow every other steps in the recipe. shortcrust pastry doesn't need kneading that much. Do let me know the outcome when next you try it. All the best

        Reply
    50. Queen says

      May 21, 2018 at 9:22 am

      Hi Ajoke,
      Thanks for getting back to me.
      I will try to butter the pan next time. Is there a need for tin foil ?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        May 21, 2018 at 2:51 pm

        You are welcome, about the foil, there's really no need for it. I used it because my pan is old.

        Reply
    51. Queen says

      May 18, 2018 at 11:01 pm

      Hello, I tried the recipe it turned out nice but the bottom was burnt 🤔. Pls advise about this. I put foil at the bottom of the pan

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        May 21, 2018 at 9:13 am

        Hi Queen,
        did you butter the pan before baking? if not, you can try and butter the baking next time you try the recipe and cook on lower heat, your oven might be too hot. thanks

        Reply
        • Joanness says

          September 26, 2021 at 8:35 pm

          I love your recipe. Thank you for sharing.

          Reply
    52. Sandie says

      May 01, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      Dear A joke,I'm not a Nigerian, but my lovely hubby is,l followed your recipe for meat pies and they turned out great, thankyou from the bottom of my heart and keep up the good work, how would you do fish pies?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        May 02, 2018 at 9:36 pm

        Thank you so much Sandie for your kind words, they really mean a lot. I have a fish pie recipe on the blog here, kindly search for it. thanks again and do let me know how you get on.

        Reply
        • Grace says

          May 08, 2020 at 4:29 pm

          Thank you for the recipe very easy to follow.

          Reply
      • onyebum helen says

        May 09, 2020 at 12:42 pm

        Good day ma,i love your meatpie and the steps you used.please i would love to know more about the recipes for cooking delicious meals.Thank you.

        Reply
    53. Sandie says

      May 01, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      Dear A joke,I'm not a Nigerian, but my lovely hubby is,l followed your recipe for meat pies and they turned out great, thankyou from the bottom of my heart and keep up the good work, how would you do fish pies?God bless luv sandie

      Reply
    54. Joy Khumalo says

      February 24, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      I followed your recipe and I loved the results. The pies were so yummy. Thank you

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 01, 2018 at 11:20 am

        Thanks so much Joy for trusting our recipe.

        Reply
    55. Olutossen Ajanaku says

      January 18, 2018 at 10:12 am

      I love this recipe so much. Tho I think the sugar made my pastry a little sweet which I didn't like... I really love the filling. I'll try the recipe again but without sugar.
      I really enjoyed this. Super easy, my family kept wanting more. I was probably the only one who didn't like the sweet taste.

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      • Ajoke says

        January 19, 2018 at 12:41 pm

        Thanks for the feedback. how much sugar did you add to the dough? you would only need a pinch or a level of tablespoon. I might need to update the recipe with quantities. thanks again for stopping by

        Reply
    56. Erica says

      January 08, 2018 at 4:17 am

      How much salt and sugar do you add to the dough?? It doesn't say. Please advise. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 19, 2018 at 12:33 pm

        Hello, I only used pinch just for taste

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    57. Christianah Oguntodu says

      December 23, 2017 at 11:38 am

      Hello,

      I would like to make 200 meat pies and I’m not sure how many this recipe I’ll give me.
      Could you please tell me the ingredients with rectified amounts that will allow me to make 200 meat pies. Thank you

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    58. May says

      June 07, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      This is spectacular cos as a baker i also adopt the same method so this for me is an encouragement thanks

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        June 08, 2017 at 9:05 pm

        Hi May, that's good to know. Thank you so much for stopping by and please do come back for more yummy recipes

        Reply
    59. Adeola says

      September 29, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Really enjoying your pastry line-up here in Florida !i'm presently trying out the meat pie and the agegroup bread which I miss a lot,..can't wait to post a pic#firsttimebaker#seriouslyhopingforagoodresult#sorryforthelongepisode.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        September 30, 2015 at 10:33 am

        Yay my active kitchen in Florida, dancing shoki right now. lol. I hope your pie turned out well? Thanks a lot for stopping by and do keep me posted. cheers

        Reply
    60. Oluyinka says

      July 15, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      Do we need baking powder for the dough or not

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        July 15, 2015 at 8:28 pm

        Hi Oluyinka, you don't need to add baking powder.

        Reply
      • Amanobs says

        June 15, 2019 at 6:27 pm

        Hello!!! I tried the meat pie recipe. Tasted so good…. but i realised the dough was pretty tough to work with. So the surface of the pies werent smooth. What could be the reason for this?

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        • Ajoke says

          June 17, 2019 at 7:47 am

          Hello Amanobs, thanks for the feedback. I am sorry to hear that you found the dough hard to work with. The next time you make it, I would suggest you measure out the flour correctly and it could be that the dough needed a bit of water more.(1 to 2 tbsp) regards

          Reply
    61. Oyindamola says

      June 11, 2015 at 10:24 pm

      Please can you provide the measurements in cups?
      Thanks

      Reply
    62. Papimoore says

      May 04, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      Wish I had an oven, I would so try this right now

      Reply
      • Chinasa says

        April 26, 2020 at 6:53 pm

        5 stars

        5 stars
        Tried the recipe today, it turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing 👌❤

        Reply

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