Natchitoches Meat Pies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 (15 ounce) package store-bought refrigerated pie dough, at room temperature
• 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying