Natchitoches Meat Pies | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Rustic Rub
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• PASTRY:
• 3 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 6 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup milk
• Solid vegetable shortening for deep-frying