Beef & Egg Pockets

Submitted by Moe Larry Cheese

"Comes from the Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 1/2 dozen

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 2⁄3 cup milk

• FILLING

• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
3. Cover and refrigerate.
4. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
5. Add the tomato, egg salt and pepper; mix well.
6. Roll out pastry into an 18x9-inch rectangle; cut into 3 inch squares.
7. Place a rounded tablespoonful of filling in center of each square.
8. Fold in half, forming triangles; crimp edges to seal.
9. Place on greased baking sheets.
10. Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.