BBQ Beef Empanadas

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour and baking powder in medium bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Gradually add 1/4 cup water, stirring until mixture forms ball.
4. 4
   Knead dough on lightly floured surface 5 min.
5. 5
   or until smooth and elastic.
6. 6
   Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate while preparing empanada filling.
7. 7
   Brown meat with onions in nonstick skillet; drain.
8. 8
   Add ketchup, A.1.
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   and mustard; cook and stir 2 min.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Divide dough into 6 pieces.
12. 12
    Roll out each piece on lightly floured surface to 7-inch round; place on parchment-covered baking sheet.
13. 13
    Stir cheese into meat mixture; spoon about 1/3 cup onto half of each dough round.
14. 14
    Beat egg and remaining water; brush onto edges of dough rounds.
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    Fold in half to enclose filling.
16. 16
    Press tops lightly to remove excess air; seal edges with fork.
17. 17
    Brush tops with remaining egg.
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    Bake 18 to 20 min.
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    or until golden brown.