Louisiana Fried Meat Pies With Cajun Tartar Sauce

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Right out of natchitoches, louisiana.

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Steps

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In a large skillet heat 1 teaspoon oil and cook beef and pork , stirring occasionally , until browned , about 5 to 6 minutes.

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Add onions , bell peppers , celery , salt , cayenne and black pepper.

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Cook , stirring often , until the vegetables are wilted , about 10 to 12 minutres.

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Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

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Dissolve the flour in the water and add to the meat mixture.

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Stir until the mixture thickens slightly , about 3 minutes.

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Remove from the heat and add green onions.

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Mix well and let cool.

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In a mixing bowl , sift together flour , salt and baking powder.

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Cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.

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In a small bowl , beat the egg with the milk.

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Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture , working it to make a thick dough.

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Pinch off a medium size ball of dough.

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Roll out ball of dough on lightly floured surface until you get approximately 5 inch cirlce.

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Place about 1 / 4 cup of meat filling in the center of each round and brush edges lig.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, lean ground beef, ground pork, onion, bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic, flour, water, green onion, baking powder, shortening, egg, milk, egg wash, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, green onions, olive oil, cayenne, creole mustard