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Australians most favourite food must be Meat Pie. Or at least second favourite (first favourite might be Fish & Chips). The Meat Pies from the bakeries are good. Meat Pie reheated in the microwave is not as good as those from the bakery but still a decent lunch.

You can make them yourself if you want. Here is a recipe from meatpiefestival.com 

Meat Pie Filling

• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 1 pound ground meat
• 1 pound ground pork meat
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 pod garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Salt, black pepper and red pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon flour

Meat Pie Crust

• 1 quart plain flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup shortening + 1 T
• 1 cup milk

Instructions:

Melt shortening in heavy pot.  Add meat. Cook until pink is gone.  Add vegetables and season to taste.  (Season well, as meat will lose seasoning during frying.)  When meat is completely done and vegetables glazed, remove from heat and drain excess liquid.  Stir in 1 tablespoon flour.

Sift dry ingredients together.  Cut in shortening.  Beat egg and add to milk.  Work gradually into dry ingredients until proper consistency to roll.   Break into small pieces and roll very thin,.  Cut into rounds using a saucer as a guide.

To assemble:

Place a large tablespoon of prepared meat along edge and halfway in the center of round dough.  Fold the other half over, making edges meet and seal with water.  form edges with fork.  Drop in deep fat and cook until golden brown.  Drain and serve hot.  Makes approximately 18.

So, prepare them at home…or get them deep frozen in your local supermarket.

Tags: australian food, decent lunch, meat pie, recipe

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