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Natchitoches Meat Pies (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients
20
Count
Nutrition
2342
Calories
Total time
80
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pour oil into a large stockpot or fryer to a depth of 4 to 5 inches. Preheat oil to 370 degrees F.
  2. Heat a large saute pan, over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the beef and pork and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until there is no pink left in the meat. Add the onions, peppers, celery, salt, pepper, Essence and cayenne. Stirring often, cook the mixture until the vegetables are wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes longer. In a small bowl stir 1 tablespoon of flour into the beef stock until it dissolves, making a slurry. Add the slurry to the meat mixture. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  3. In a mixing bowl, sift the remaining 3 cups flour, salt and baking powder together. Using a fork or a pastry blender, cut the shortening into flour mixture, until it resembles a coarse texture. In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg and the milk together. Work the egg mixture into the dry ingredients until you achieve a thick but workable dough.
  4. Form the dough into a ball and cut into 24 equal pieces. Dusting each piece with a little flour, roll each piece into a 2 to 3-inch round. Place 2 tablespoonfuls of the meat mixture slightly off center. Fold it over to make the edges meet and crimp with a fork.
  5. Place the meat pies in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove the pies from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate and season lightly with Essence. Serve immediately.
  6. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  7. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  8. 2 tablespoons salt
  9. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  10. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  11. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  12. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  13. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  14. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  15. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2341.76 Kcal (9804 kJ)
Calories from fat 1342.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 149.22g 230%
Cholesterol 327.4mg 109%
Sodium 4040.19mg 168%
Potassium 2126.88mg 45%
Total Carbs 163.32g 54%
Sugars 10.82g 43%
Dietary Fiber 9.08g 36%
Protein 82.19g 164%
Vitamin C 40.1mg 67%
Iron 7.3mg 41%
Calcium 343.7mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 239.91 Kcal (1004 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.29g 230%
Cholesterol 33.54mg 109%
Sodium 413.92mg 168%
Potassium 217.9mg 45%
Total Carbs 16.73g 54%
Sugars 1.11g 43%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 36%
Protein 8.42g 164%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 67%
Iron 0.8mg 41%
Calcium 35.2mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 58.5
    Points
  • 63
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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