Empanadas Excellentes

Photo: Alejandro Duarte

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp natural cheddar cheese

1/4 cup catsup

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Pastry for 2 double crust 9" pies

Preparation

Brown meat; drain. Add onion; cook until tender. Stir in cheese, catsup and seasonings. Roll pastry to 1/4 inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut pastry with a 3 1/2 inch round cutter. Spoon about 1 teaspoon meat mixture onto center of each round. Fold in half; press edges together with fork. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.