Apple and Jack Turnovers

Pastry

2 cups flour
2/3 cup shortening
½ t. salt
3-4 T. cold water

Cut shortening into flour and add salt. Add water, a little at a time, to form dough. Divide pastry dough in half and roll each into a 9 inch circle on a baking sheet. Spoon half the filling over each and fold circle in half; crimp edges to seal. (Can refrigerate at this point).

Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Filling

1 T. vegetable oil
½ lb. lean ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 t. chili powder
1 t. curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 green pepper, chopped
1 green apple, chopped
¼ lb. Monterey jack cheese, shredded

Saute pork and onion in oil. Drain off oil and add garlic and seasonings. Stir to mix. Add green pepper, apple and cheese and set aside.

Can use ground beef, just add 1 beef bouillon cube when sautéing.