Lihapiirakka (meat pie)
Lihapiirakka, also known as meat pie, is a delicious Finnish snack. It's a popular street food option in Finland. A warm, savory pastry filled with a generous amount of seasoned minced meat. The dough is often fluffy and soft, making it a perfect handheld treat. Some variations may also include onions, cheese, or even a hint of spices for an extra kick of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or minced meat of your choice
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry thawed if frozen
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until they turn translucent and lightly golden.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until it's browned and cooked through. Break up any clumps of meat with a wooden spoon.
- Season the meat with salt, black pepper, paprika powder, and dried thyme. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors. Adjust the seasonings according to your taste.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into rectangular shapes of your desired size.
- Spoon a generous amount of the cooked meat mixture onto one half of each pastry rectangle. Fold over the other half to cover the filling and press the edges together to seal. You can use a fork to create a nice pattern along the edges.
- Place the filled pastries onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden, shiny crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry turns golden brown and crispy.
- Once baked, remove the meat pies from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 658kcal (33%)Carbohydrates: 32g (11%)Protein: 26g (52%)Fat: 47g (72%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 121mg (40%)Sodium: 827mg (36%)Potassium: 425mg (12%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 319IU (6%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 50mg (5%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
