Pasties

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Ingredients

* 3 cups diced peeled potatoes
* 1 cup diced carrots
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/2 pound ground beef
* 1/4 pound ground pork
* 1 tablespoon butter, melted
* PASTRY:
* 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
* 1 cup shortening
* 3/4 cup cold water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, salt and pepper. Add beef and pork; mix well. Add butter and toss; set aside.
2. For pastry, combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
3. Divide dough into five portions; roll each into a 10-in. circle. Place 1 cup of filling in the center of each circle. Fold pastry over filling and seal edges tightly with a fork; cut slits in the top of each.
4. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.