Hearty Rice Empanada

Description
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
Brown beef in large skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked. Drain fat. Add onion and garlic; saute 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender. 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.

Spoon 1-1/4 cup filling on half of each pastry round. Fold pastry over filling. Seal and crimp edges. Bake at 400 degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.