Ground Beef Turnovers

Name: Ground Beef Turnovers
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1-3/4 cups shortening; 1/2 cup ice water; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 cup diced carrots; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 to 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Half-and-half cream

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1-3/4 cups shortening
1/2 cup ice water
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup diced carrots
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Half-and-half cream

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the water, egg and vinegar. Add to shortening mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, combine the first six filling ingredients. Divide pastry into 15 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a 6-1/2-in. circle.
3

Mound a heaping 1/3 cup filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Transfer to a greased
4

. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
5

Cut three slits in the top of each turnover; brush with cream. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and crust is golden brown.