Ingredients

  • 200 grams minced beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 piece spanish chorizo
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 300 grams pastry dough
  • 1 egg

Method

  • Filling : Fry onion, garlic & tomatoes for 2 minutes, then add minced beef, chorizo and potatoes.
  • Then cumin and water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes till tender.
  • Add bell pepper, simmer for 2 more minutes till almost dry.
  • Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 180 C. Roll out the dough and flatten it to a quarter of an inch thick and cut into circle of 3 inch diameter.
  • Make an egg wash by mixing the egg with 2 tbsp of water.
  • When the filling has cooled down, scoop 2 tbsp into the center and fold the pastry over like a half moon.
  • Pinch pastry with your fingers or the tip of fork to hold the fold together.
  • Brush with egg wash and bake for 15 - 18 minutes.
  • Variations in the Filling : add peas, chopped coriander, chillis or diced carrots if you wish ... Have fun and enjoy!