Miniature Meat Pies

Ingredients:

Miniature Meat Pies

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

 Dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

 Procedure:

1. In a skillet, over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in chili sauce, soup mix and salt; set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine flour, sesame seeds if desired and salt.
4. 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.
5. Divide dough in half; roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cutter.
6. Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
7. Top each with about 1-1/2 tablespoons of beef mixture; cover with remaining circles.
8. Moisten edges with water and press with a fork to seal. Cut a slit in the top of each.
9. Bake at 425°F for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Serve immediately; or cool, wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

 To use frozen meat pies:

1. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
2. Bake at 425°F for 14-16 minutes or until heated through.
3. Serves 9