Tampa Cuban Hand Pies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground ham
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 egg, beaten

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ham, pork, and beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute longer.
5. Transfer the filling to a bowl and allow it to cool slightly.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one pie crust to a 12-inch circle.
7. Spread half of the filling in an even layer on half of the dough.
8. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal.
9. Repeat steps 6-8 with the remaining dough and filling.
10. Brush the hand pies with the beaten egg.
11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 hand pie Calories: 350 Fat: 20 grams Carbohydrates: 25 grams Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory
• Flaky crust
• Tangy ham flavor
• Perfect for a quick and easy meal

User Comments:

• "These hand pies are absolutely delicious! The filling is so flavorful and the crust is perfectly flaky."
• "I love that these pies are so easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip them up in a pinch."
• "The ham flavor is really prominent in these pies. I love the combination of sweet and savory."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have ground ham, you can substitute ground pork or beef.
• You can add other ingredients to the filling, such as shredded cheese or cooked vegetables.
• Serve the hand pies with your favorite dipping sauce.