Chili Cheese Hand Pies

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 tsp olive oil

1/2 lb ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon brown sugar or honey

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 cup canned pinto beans, drained, rinsed

1 (15 oz) box refrigerated pie crusts, thawed

3/4 cup (2 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese

1 egg

1 Tbsp water

DIRECTIONS:

In a large stockpot heat oil over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned- about 3-5 minutes. Add onion and green pepper and cook until softened, stirring several times. Add spices, sugar, tomato sauce, tomatoes, and beans. Simmer for 15 minute, stirring often.

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Roll out pie crusts. Cut 3 large circles from each crust using a bowl as a template. Combine scraps and roll out again- cutting more circles from the re-formed dough.

Place circles on a cookie sheet. Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of chili onto each circle. Top with a little cheese …