Beef Picadillo Empanadas - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Pound lean ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 Clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes; peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 cooking apple; peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 3 cups California raisins, plumped in warm water
• 1 Cup green olives, chopped
• 1 Teaspoon dried oregano leave
• 1 Teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and black pepper
• 3 Cups masa harina for tortillas
• 3 Teaspoons salt
• 1 Tablespoon lard
• 2 Cups warm water