Puerto Rican Meat Patties

These little parcels are made with seasoned ground meat sealed in egg roll wrappers; they are then deep fried. Serve with salsa and guacamole if desired, but plain they are a dream. This recipe was handed down from my grandfather to my mom, from her to me, and now I'm passing it on to you.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 522 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• 1 ½ cups chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large, heavy saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic, onions, and bell pepper; saute until soft.

Step 2

Add meat; cook and stir until browned. Drain off excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce and cilantro. Simmer until cilantro wilts. Remove from heat, and cool until mixture can be handled.

Step 3

Wrap 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat in an egg roll wrapper to form a triangle. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep fry pan to 360 degrees F (168 degrees C). Fry patties in hot oil until golden brown. When done, transfer to plates lined with paper towels to drain.