Cornmeal Empanadas

Ingredients (19)

• FILLING:
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1-1/2 cups thick spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• CORNMEAL PASTRY:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup ice water
• 1large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• Taco sauce, optional