RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS ISLAND MEAT PIE

On Christmas Island, one of the most popular and delicious recipes is Meat Pie, a meat pie full of flavor and tradition. Next, I will teach you how to prepare this emblematic dish that you will surely love.

Meat Pie Ingredients

500 grams of ground beef

1 chopped onion

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 grated carrot

1 red pepper chopped

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil

Cake dough (you can prepare it at home or buy it pre-made)

Preparation of Meat Pie step by step

In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until golden and fragrant.

Add the grated carrot and chopped red pepper, and cook for a few more minutes.

Add the ground beef and bay leaf. Cook until the meat is cooked through and browned.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well so that the flavors integrate.

Remove the bay leaf and let the meat mixture cool slightly.

Roll out the pie dough and line a pie plate with half the dough.

Fill with the cooled meat mixture and cover with the other half of the dough, sealing the edges.

Make some slits in the top of the dough to allow steam to escape while baking.

Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until the dough is golden and crispy.

Remove from the oven, let sit for a few minutes and then cut into portions to serve hot.

Enjoy this delicious Meat Pie inspired by the cuisine of Christmas Island! Perfect to share at family gatherings or simply enjoy as a delicious dinner.