Miniature Meat Pies

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in chili sauce and soup mix; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sesame seeds if desired, and salt. Cut in shortening and cheese until crumbly. Combine milk and vinegar; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
3. Divide dough in half; roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. round cutter. Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on ungreased
4. ; top each with a rounded tablespoonful of beef mixture. Top with remaining circles. Moisten edges with water and press with a fork to seal. Cut a slit in the top of each.
5. Bake at 425u0b0 until golden brown, 12-16 minutes. Serve immediately.
6. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Bake, from frozen, on an ungreased
7. at 425u0b0 until heated through, 14-16 minutes.

ground beef, chili sauce, onion soup mix, allpurpose, sesame seeds, salt, shortening, cheddar cheese, milk, cider vinegar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/miniature-meat-pies/ (may not work)