Appetizer📍 All of RomaniaMedium💪 High-protein🥦 Clean eating🫒 Mediterranean

Romanian Meat Pie

Name: Romanian Meat Pie
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 335 g flour; 1 egg; 65 ml oil or 65 g butter; 100 ml water; 1/2 tsp salt; 400 g minced meat (beef, pork, or mix); 1 large onion; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 bunch parsley; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp sweet paprika (optional); salt to taste; 1 beaten egg

Meat pie is a filling and flavorful snack, highly appreciated throughout Romania. It can be made with shortcrust or filo pastry and a filling of minced meat with onion, herbs, and spices.

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Servings

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Prep

50 min

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Cook

40 min

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Total

90 min + 30 min rest

🥘Ingredients

servings

Dough

Filling

For finishing

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✅Dietary Compatibility

💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

1 whole pie (approx. 900 g), 6–8 slices

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

2–3 days refrigerated; reheat in oven at 160°C for 10–15 minutes

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Freezer

Freeze baked or raw up to 2 months; bake directly from frozen

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per 120 g slice

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Sour cream or yogurt

🥂Pickles or pickled green tomatoes

🥂Fresh cabbage salad

🥂Beer or red wine

💡Variations

Meat pie with mushrooms for richer flavor

Meat pie with cottage cheese for creamy texture

Pie with phyllo sheets like baklava for crispy version

🎪Events Celebrating This Dish

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Longing for Homemade Bread

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Pie and Pancove Festival

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Speaking and Singing Romanian