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Southwestern Appetizer Triangles

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

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,

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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.