Fried Meat Pies ( Chebureki)

prep time 20 minutes, cooking time 20 minutes, serves 8 people

Fried Meat Pies (Chebureki ) is a deep-fried turnover with a filling of ground or minced meat and onions. It is made with a single round piece of dough folded over the filling in a crescent shape. I found the easy way to make them by using ready store bought uncooked tortillas, which cuts prep time in half. You can serve them as appetizers or a  meal.

Ingredients

• 1 package uncooked tortillas ( 16 in package)
• 1.5 lb ground beef, or lamb
• 1 large onion , grated
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• vegetable oil to fry
• 1/3 cup of water

Instructions

1. In the bowl mix ground beef, onion, slat and pepper, and water, set it a side
2. Place 1 tortilla on the table , spread 2 tbsp of meat filling on half of tortilla

2. Fold another half of tortilla over the filling and pinch the edges with a fork. Continue until all ingredients used.

3. Heat the skillet to medium high, add 3 tbsp of vegetable oil  and place stuffed tortillas two at the time into the skillet. Fry them 2 minutes on each side or until they are golden. Add oil as needed.

4.Serve them hot or cold with salsa, Greek yogurt, or  any sauce   you prefer .