Empanadas

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 6 tablespoons water

• 2 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 yellow onion
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 pound lean steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

1. To make dough: In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the shortening till pieces are the size of small peas. Add a small amount of water to slightly moisten. Form dough into a ball. Roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thick and cut into 4-inch circles. Lightly flour both sides of circles.
2. To make fruit filling: In a saucepan combine fruit, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat over medium heat until hot, thoroughly mixing.
3. To make meat filling: In a medium skillet saute the onion and green pepper in olive oil. Add tomato sauce and cook for 20 minutes. Add meat and coat thoroughly with the sauce.
4. Place a large spoonful of one of the above mixtures to the center of a dough circle. Place another circle on top. Fasten the two circles together by pressing the edges with a fork.
5. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees until golden brown, about 20 minutes.