Dough:

3 cups flour
pinch salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup water

Filling:

2 lb. ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
juice of 1/2 lemon
allspice and cinnamon (for sprinkling)
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts

Dough:

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, 1/4 cup oil and 3/4 cup water. Mix well and knead for several minutes until a ball of dough is formed. If dough is too sticky, add a few tablespoons of flour; if too heavy to knead, sprinkle lightly with a few tablespoons of water until dough is manageable.

Allow dough to rest for 10 minutes, covered with a damp towel or an overturned bowl so it doesn't dry out.

Pinch of small pieces of dough and roll out until 1/8 inch thick. Using a 3 inch diameter glass or biscuit cutter, cut out circles.

Preheat oven to 400°F for 15-20 minutes.

Filling:

Combine remaining ingredients for filling. Spread filling on the dough rounds leaving a 1/2" margin along edge. Fold circle over and press flat, sealing edges with a fork or pinching together between thumb and forefinger.

Place on a buttered cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. Brown under broiler, if needed.

Submitted by: CM