Empanadas Argentine

Ingredients

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ⅔ cup shortening
 * 6 tablespoons water
 * 2½ cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
 * 1 cup white sugar
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 1 yellow onion
 * 1 green bell pepper
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 8 ounces tomato paste
 * ½ cup water
 * 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
 * 1 pound lean steak, cut into 1 inch cubes

Dough

 * 1) In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
 * 2) Cut in the shortening till pieces are the size of small peas.
 * 3) Add a small amount of water to slightly moisten.
 * 4) Form dough into a ball.
 * 5) Roll out the dough to about ⅛ inch thick and cut into 4-inch circles.
 * 6) Lightly flour both sides of circles.
 * 7) To make fruit filling: in a saucepan combine fruit, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
 * 8) Heat over medium heat until hot, thoroughly mixing.

Meat filling

 * 1) In a medium skillet saute the onion and green pepper in olive oil.
 * 2) Add tomato paste, water, and vinegar, and cook for 20 minutes.
 * 3) Add meat and coat thoroughly with the sauce.
 * 4) Place a large spoonful of one of the above mixtures to the center of a dough circle.
 * 5) Place another circle on top.
 * 6) Fasten the two circles together by pressing the edges with a fork.
 * 7) These may then be baked in a preheated 350°F (175°C) until golden brown.