Hearty Rice Empanada

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground Beef
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/3 cup stuffed green olives, chopped
• 1/3 cup Raisins
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 8-inch pie crusts

Procedures

1. Brown Beef in large skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked. Drain fat.
2. Add Onion and garlic; saute 2 to 3 minutes or until Onion is tender.
3. Add rice, tomato, green onions, , Raisins, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes or until ingredient's flavors are well blended.
4. Spoon 1-1/4 cup filling on half of each pastry round.
5. Fold pastry over filling. Seal and crimp edges.
6. Bake at 400 degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.