Mediterranean Meat Hand Pies
- Ingredients:9
- Servings:24
- Calories per serving:260
Mediterranean Meat Hand Pies
- Ingredients:9
- Servings:24
- Calories per serving:260
Bring global flavors to your cafeteria! These savory hand helds are easy for students to eat on the go.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Frozen Dough Biscuit Whole Grain-Rich , 2.51 oz (32267) | 3 lb 12.00 oz | 24 each |
Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Onions, minced | 8 oz | 1 1/4 cups |
| Ground beef, raw | 1 lb | ---Value Not Available |
| Salt | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Black pepper, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
| Cayenne pepper, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
| Cinnamon, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/4 tsp |
| Crushed tomatoes, canned, undrained | 9 oz | 1 cup |
Instructions
- Prep
Thaw biscuits, covered, either at room temp for 30-45 minutes until flexible or refrigerated overnight.
- Filling
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add onion and sauté 2-3 minutes until soft.
Add ground beef, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and cinnamon then continue to cook until the meat is browned.
Drain fat as needed then add undrained, crushed tomatoes; simmer over medium heat 7-10 minutes until liquid has reduced.
Set aside and allow to cool at least 10 minutes.
- Assembly
Roll biscuit pucks on floured surface to approx. 4-5-inch circles.
Place 1, #50 scoop of Filling into center of biscuit circle; fold over to create a half-moon and crimp edges with fork.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown; serve warm.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
10-15 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
13-18 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 5 minutes of baking.
Recipe Tips
For crediting in USDA Child Nutrition Programs, 1 serving (1 hand pie) = 2.25 oz equivalent Grain, 0.5 oz equivalent M/MA
Mix together plain yogurt, lemon juice, dill and garlic for a tasty dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories260
- Total Fat12g
- Protein8g
- Total Carbohydrate29g
- Sugars4g
Servings: 24
Serving Size: 1 hand pie
Amount Per Serving Calories : 260
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 12g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 10% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 8g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1&½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat ½,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2
