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Italian Easter Meat Pie

Italian Easter Meat Pie

This Italian Easter Meat Pie is a savory delight combining meats and cheeses, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg for egg wash
  • 4 tablespoons cold water as needed
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup ground beef
  • 1 cup ground pork
  • 1 cup Italian sausage removed from casings
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Pie Dish
  • rolling pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven as needed for baking the pie.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
  3. Stir in cold water gradually until the dough comes together. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, pork, and sausage over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat, then mix in ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, beaten eggs, black pepper, salt, oregano, basil, and garlic.
Assembling the Pie
  1. Roll out the chilled dough and line a pie dish. Fill with the meat mixture.
  2. Cover with another layer of dough, seal edges, and make slits for steam.
  3. Brush the top with egg wash.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25g

Notes

Feel free to substitute meats with turkey or create a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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