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Looking for an easy snack or party appetizer? These little beef pockets are a pinch!

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Water

 Filling:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

 Method

  1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
  2. In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.  
  3. Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat. 
  4. Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet. 
  5. Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles. 
  6. Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle. 
  7. Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
  8. Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
  9. Enjoy!

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From the kitchen of Michelle Ducote Ely (New Orleans, Louisiana)

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From the kitchen of Kent and Libby Follette

  • 1 - 24 ounce jar picante sauce
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  • 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
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  • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
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  • For the cake:
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 /2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup butter
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  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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  • 1/4 cup butter
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  • 3 pkg cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
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  • some salt
  • 1 T. paprika
  • 1 T. onion powder
  • 1 T. garlic powder
  • 1/3 T. thyme
  • 1/3 t. oregano
  • 1/2 t. black and white pepper
  • 1/4 t. sage
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  • 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
  • 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
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  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
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