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Default Easy Mexican Calzones

Easy Mexican Calzones
Category: Fun & Easy, Mexican
Yield: 4 servings
1 pkg (15-oz.) refrigerated pie crust, room temperature
1 lb ground beef
1 can (4-oz.) ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles
1/4 cup water
1 pkg (1.25-oz.) ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix - Regular
1 cup shredded mild cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Procedures
Garnish suggestions: ORTEGA® Salsa Prima, shredded lettuce, sour
cream, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions
PREHEAT oven to 425°F.
BROWN beef in large skillet; drain. Add chiles, water and 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 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet
for 5 minutes. Garnish as desired.