Nigerian Meat Pie

by Andrew Akinyemi-8 April 2026Medium

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time45 min

Servings10

Nigerian Meat pie is one of Nigeria’s popular snacks. 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.

Method

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In a shallow mixing bowl, add flour, salt, sugar (if using) and butter. Rub together till all turn to crumbs.
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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.
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Set dough aside in a cool place or a fridge for 30 minutes.
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Place a pan on medium heat and add oil, heat for 2 minutes, add chopped onions and fry till onion is translucent.
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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.
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Add boiled potatoes and carrots, combine well and cook on a low heat for another 3-5 minutes.
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Add 2 tbsp 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.
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Preheat oven at 180C/350F.
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Break the egg into a bowl, whisk and set aside.
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Sprinkle a bit of flour on a plain, clean surface/worktop.
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Divide dough into 2 or 3 places and roll out flat using a rolling pin.
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Place a circle cutter on the flat dough and cut out into many circles you can get.
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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.
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Close edges by pressing down with the tip of a fork.
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Place in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes at 180C/350F.