Baked Empanadas (Panama Style) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion (equals 1 c. diced)
3 garlic cloves
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 c. diced potatoes (red are best)
1 large can tomato paste
1 c. green salad olives (not chopped)
3/4 c. water
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. cilantro
2 Tbsp. hot sauce (Tabasco)

Preparation

Filling Preparation:
Cook meat, onion, garlic, salt and pepper for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, then add the rest of the ingredients.
Cook about 25 to 30 minutes, until potatoes are done; ladle off any excess oil.
Let cool.