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Mexican Calzones

Mexican Calzones

Yields 4 servings

1 (15 oz) package refrigerated pie crusts, room temp
1 lb ground beef
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
1/4 cup water
1 (1
25 oz) package taco seasoning mix
1 cup shredded mild cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, divided

Garnishes
Salsa
Shredded lettuce
Sour cream
Diced tomatoes
Sliced green onions

Preheat oven to 425 deg F

Brown beef in large skillet; drain
Add chiles, water & seasoning mix; mix well

Place unwrapped pie crusts on cutting board; unfold
Cut each crust in half, making 4 half circles
Place 1/2 cup beef filling on half of each half circle
Place 1/4 cup cheese on top of each
Dampen edge of crust with water
Fold sides over filling; crimp edges with tines of fork
Place on ungreased baking sheet

Bake for 10 to 15 min or until golden brown
Cool on baking sheet for 5 min
Garnish as desired

Home-Style Sauce

Home-Style Sauce (Salsa Casera)

1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, chopped
2 fresh serrano chiles, stemmed, partially

Tom’S Taquito Sauce

Tom’s Taquito Sauce

Posted by Tiffany at recipegoldmine
com May 21, 2001

Source: This was posted by Tom, N
California on the TSR board on 2-20-01
I have slightly edited the recipe from my own experience in making the sauce

This is a great taquito sauce
The next best thing to guacamole!

1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 6 jalapenos, chopped (depending on