1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato puree
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. toasted almonds
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 recipe pie crust dough

Preparation: brown ground beef with onion and garlic; drain. Stir in everything else and heat throughout. This is great when used as a filling for meat pies. Make a batch of pie crust dough, then line and fill 6 to 8 muffin cups. Be sure to add a circle of dough for a top crust. OR you can make 5 or 6 inch circles, fill one side, then fold the dough over and press together for semi circular empanaditas. Bake at 350 degrees until crusts are done. The cumin is important. It gives it its special character.