Ground Beef Turnovers
Instructions:
- Filling:
- 2 Pound Lean ground beef, uncooked
- 1 Cup Diced carrots
- 2 Medium Potatoes cut in 1/4" cubes
- 1 Medium Onion, chopped
- 1 Teaspoon To 2 t. Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- Half-and-half cream,optional
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the water, egg and vinegar; mix well. Add to shortening mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Cover and chill for
- Meanwhile, combine the first 6 filling ingredients. Divide pastry into 15 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a 6 1/2" circle. Mound a heaping 1/3 cup filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
- Cut 3 slits in the top of each turnover; brush with cream. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and crust is golden brown.