Brian Ochieng

Meat Pies

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1 small white onion (diced)
• 1 medium carrot (diced)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 8 1/2 ounces puff pastry (1 sheet)

Directions:

1. 1
   In a medium skillet, add 1 tsp olive oil, onions and carrots, saute for 2 minutes.
2. 2
   Add ground beef; cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add tomatoes,juice,salt,pepper,sugar and cinnamon to beef mixture, stir, simmer for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Cut puff pastry sheet into six squares.
5. 5
   Roll each square into 6 inch square.
6. 6
   Spoon mixture into each square; fold and seal.
7. 7
   Brush the other 1 tsp olive oil on the meat pies.
8. 8
   Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.