Ground Beef Turnovers
Ingredients
- 4 Cup Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 3/4 Cup Shortening
- 1/2 Cup Ice water
- 1 Egg, lightly beaten
- 1 Tablespoon Vinegar
- 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
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Combine the water, egg and vinegar; mix well.
- 3
Add to shortening mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture forms a ball.
- 4
Cover and chill for
- 5
Meanwhile, combine the first 6 filling ingredients.
- 6
Divide pastry into 15 equal portions.
- 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a 6 1/2" circle.
- 8
Mound a heaping 1/3 cup filling on half of circle.
- 9
Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal.
- 10
Transfer to a greased baking sheet.
- 11
Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
- 12
Cut 3 slits in the top of each turnover; brush with cream.
- 13
Bake at 375 degrees for 35−40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and crust is golden brown.
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