In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef, sausage, celery, sweet red pepper and onion. Cook until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up meat into crumbles; drain. Return to pan. Stir in flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne until blended; gradually whisk in broth. Cook and stir until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 360°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into six 4-1/2×3-in. rectangles. Divide filling among centers of 9 pastry rectangles. Brush edges of pastry with beaten egg. Top with remaining pastry rectangles; press edges with a fork to seal. Prick tops with a fork and brush with beaten egg.
In batches, place pies in a single layer in a greased air fryer. Cook until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
Can you freeze Louisiana Meat Pies?
Freeze unbaked pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen pastries as directed until golden brown and heated through, increasing time to 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 meat pie: 551 calories, 33g fat (8g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 717mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein.
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