CAIRO MEAT PIES 
3 c. flour
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt

Add the water to the flour and salt; mix well. Knead until smooth. Chill.

FILLING:

1 lb. lean beef, ground
2 oz. beef suet, minced
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
4 tbsp. oil
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. chopped parsley
3 sm. onions, chopped
5 tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Roll out dough on a well floured board until very thin. Cut rolled dough into 1 1/2 inch circles. Place 1 teaspoon of filling on each circle. Fold in half and seal edge. Fry in deep fat until golden.

These pies may be frozen and fried when needed. Makes about 200 tiny pies.

 

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