Hearty Rice Empanada

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/2 pound ground Beef
 * 1 medium Onion, chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
 * 2 green onions, sliced
 * 1/3 cup stuffed green olives, chopped
 * 1/3 cup Raisins
 * 2 teaspoons chili powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon cumin
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 4 8-inch pie crusts

Directions

 * 1) Brown Beef in large skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked. Drain fat.
 * 2) Add Onion and garlic; saute 2 to 3 minutes or until Onion is tender.
 * 3) Add rice, tomato, green onions, olives, Raisins, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes or until ingredient's flavors are well blended.
 * 4) Spoon 1-1/4 cup filling on half of each pastry round.
 * 5) Fold pastry over filling. Seal and crimp edges.
 * 6) Bake at 400 degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.