Zesty Burger Puffs Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 4 eggs
• FILLING:
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour and cornmeal all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet.
• Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, jalapenos and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and extract. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Fill puffs with beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese; replace tops. Serve immediately. Yield: 16 servings.
  
  The puffs for Zesty Burger Puffs can be baked a day in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container. To reheat, place on a baking sheet; bake at 325° for 5 to 10 minutes. Split and remove soft dough. Fill with beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese; replace tops.

Zesty Burger Puffs published in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p86