Southwestern Appetizer Triangles

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
  • 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced jalapeno peppers, drained
  • 2 pkgs. (12 oz each) wonton wrappers
  • oil for deep-fat frying
  • additional salsa

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, cook the beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat 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. (Keep wrappers covered with a dame paper towel until ready to use). Moisten edges with water. Fold wontons in half, forming a triangle.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1" of oil to375 degrees. Fry wontons, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with salsa.