Empanadas

Ingredients

• 1 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup onion diced
• 1/8 cup sliced olives
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper diced
• /21 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 ounces tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• TT white vinegar
•  1 cup chopped meat beef

Directions

1. To make dough: In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the shortening till pieces are the size of small peas. Add a small amount of water to slightly moisten. Form dough into a ball. Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into 4-inch circles. Lightly flour both sides of circles.
2. To make meat filling: In a medium skillet saute the onion, olives and green pepper in olive oil. Add tomato paste, water, and vinegar, and cook for 20 minutes. Add meat and coat thoroughly with the sauce.
3. Place a large spoonful of one of the above mixtures to the center of a dough circle. Place another circle on top. Fasten the two circles together by pressing the edges with a fork. These may then be baked in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown.