NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIES 
1 1/4 lbs. ground beef
Seasoning to taste
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
2 tbsp. flour

CRUST:

4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. milk

Brown seasoned meat, add onions and bell pepper and flour, stirring until vegetables are well wilted. Remove from heat. Sift the dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Beat egg and add to milk. Add to flour mixture and work into dough. Roll very thin and cut into rounds (about 4 inch diameter).

Place 1 tablespoon meat on one side of each round, fold over and seal edges with fork. Fry in deep fat until golden brown.

 

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