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Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 6 tablespoons water
• 2 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 pound lean steak, cut into 1 inch cubes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• 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.
• to make fruit filling: in a saucepan combine fruit, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. heat over medium heat until hot, thoroughly mixing.
• to make meat filling: in a medium skillet saute the onion 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.
• 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.