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Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 lb cold vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup ice water, more if needed
- For the filling:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large white onion
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup raisins, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green olives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
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