Easy hot dogs: our favorite recipes - 4 recipes

Looking for an easy snack or party appetizer? These little beef pockets are a pinch!

Ingredients

Dough:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• Water

 Filling:

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup tomato sauce

 Method

1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
2. In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.  
3. Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat. 
4. Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet. 
5. Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles. 
6. Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle. 
7. Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
8. Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
9. Enjoy!