Southwestern Appetizer Triangles
Country Woman Christmas
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A nifty cross between egg rolls and tacos, these triangles are fun to serve, especially at the holidays. My mom created the recipe years ago, much to the delight of my family. Since I began making them, my husband insists we have them on Sundays during football season as well as for holiday celebrations.
SERVINGS: 30
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD: Deep-Frying
TIME: Prep: 25 min. + cooling Cook: 40 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers, drained
- 2 packages (12 ounces each) wonton wrappers
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Additional salsa
Directions:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, onion, salt and pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, cheese, salsa and jalapenos. Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes.
Place a teaspoonful of beef mixture in the center of one wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold wontons in half, forming a triangle. Repeat.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wontons, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with salsa. Yield: about 7-1/2 dozen.