Bite-Size Taco Turnovers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup taco sauce
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 cheese or 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon water

Preparation

For filling, cook ground beef in a small skillet until 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 until golden.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.