Recipe: Bite-Size Taco Turnovers (using refrigerated pizza dough)

BITE-SIZE TACO TURNOVERS

"The small taco turnover "packages" are neater to eat than traditional tacos."

1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup taco sauce
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (10-ounce package) refrigerated pizza dough
1/4 cup shredded American or cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
1 egg
1 teaspoon water

For filling, cook ground beef in a small skillet till brown. Drain off fat. Stir in taco sauce, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Set aside.

Unroll pizza dough. Roll dough into a 14x10-1/2-inch rectangle. Cut into
twelve 3-1/2-inch squares.

Divide filling among dough squares. Sprinkle with cheese. Brush edges with water. Lift one corner of each square and stretch dough to the opposite corner, making a triangle. Press edges well with a fork to seal.

Arrange on a greased baking sheet. Prick with fork. Combine egg and the 1 teaspoon water; brush onto turnovers.

Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 12 appetizers