Pastelitos de Carne (Beef Hand Pies)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 red onion
• 3 stalks of green onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp La Favorita Achiote
• 2 tbsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 lb puff pastry

Directions

1. In a skillet, heat the La Favorita Oil and make a sofrito with the onions and garlic.
2. Add the beef and season it with salt, pepper, and cumin, and cook for 5 minutes. Add a splash of water and cook a few minutes more. Remove and let cool.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
4. Flour your work surface and roll the pastry out into 6 x 6 inch squares. Fill them and dampen the edges to seal. Press with a fork to secure.
5. Place the pastries on a baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg.
6. Bake until well browned. Take them out, let cool, and serve.