Ingredients
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1⁄4 cup white onion
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1 tablespoon oil
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2 garlic cloves
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1⁄2 lb ground beef
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1 (19 ounce) can whole tomatoes
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1⁄2 cup dried lentils
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2⁄3 cup water
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1⁄2 teaspoon vinegar
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1⁄2 teaspoon mustard powder
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1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed
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1⁄4 cup tomato sauce
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1 cup cheddar cheese
Directions
Prep Time: 20 m | Cook Time: 55mins | Serves: 16
Cheddar Chili Pillows, Entry in RSC #9”, We liked these a lot The kids enjoyed them a lot These make for a fun dinner & even better that they can be made ahead! Really nice flavor & not difficult to make Good luck in the contest!
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Steps
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Cook onions in oil until onions are transparent and then add garlic. |
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Add ground beef and scramble fry until meat is cooked through. |
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Drain tomatoes completely and then roughly chop whole tomatoes with kitchen scissors right in the can and then add to ground beef. |
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Add lentils, water, vinegar, and spices. |
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Turn heat to low and simmer until lentils are soft, about 20-25 minutes. |
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Add tomato sauce and remove from heat. |
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Stir in cheddar cheese and set aside. |
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. |
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Roll out puff pastry and slice in to four strips and then cut each into four pieces to make 16 pieces. |
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Add 1-2 tablespoons of meat/lentil mixture to the middle of 8. |
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squares. |
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Top with remaining squares and seal edges by crimping with the tines of a fork to create the "pillow". |
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Poke fork into the top of each pillow twice and place onto a greased baking sheet. |
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Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. |
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Repeat with second sheet of puff pastry. |
