INGREDIENTS
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MAKES 3 DOZEN
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During the holidays, the Maduro family makes and sells thousands of these pies.
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FOR THE FILLING:
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1 lb. lean ground chuck
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2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
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1 yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
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4 pimiento-stuffed green olives, minced
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2 tbsp. butter
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1 tbsp. cider vinegar
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1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
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1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
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Leaves from 1 sprig fresh thyme
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 tbsp. flour
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1/2 tsp. dry mustard
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3 tbsp. dry sherry
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FOR THE DOUGH:
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4 cups flour
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1 tsp. salt
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1 1/4 cups lard or vegetable shortening
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2 eggs, beaten