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Miniature Meat Pies

Ingredients

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  • Beef (ground beef) 500 g
  • Chili sauce 1/2 cup
  • Onion soup mix 1 envelope
  • Wheat flour 3 cups
  • Sesame seeds 1 to 2 tablespoons
  • Shortening 1 cup
  • Cheddar cheese 3/4 cup
  • Evaporated milk 3/4 cup
  • Cider vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Stir in chili sauce, soup mix and salt; set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, sesame seeds if desired and salt. Cut in shortening and cheese until crumbly. Combine milk and vinegar; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half; roll out to 1/8 -in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cutter.
  3. Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Top eachwith about 1-1/2 tablespoons of beef mixture; cover with remaining circles. Moisten edges with water and press with a fork to seal. Cut a slit in the top of each. Bake at 425Β°F for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately; or cool, wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
  4. To use frozen meat pies:Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425Β°F for 14-16 minutes or until heated through.