Taco Teasers

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (1 1/4-ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • 40 won ton wrappers
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Cook first 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain and return beef mixture to skillet. Add 1/4 cup water and taco seasoning.
  2. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese.
  3. Spoon 1 level tablespoon of mixture onto center of each won ton wrapper.
  4. Moisten won ton wrapper edges with water. Bring corners together, pressing to seal.
  5. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 365°. Fry filled won tons, in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on wire racks over paper towels.
  6. Note: Store uncooked appetizers in an airtight container in freezer up to 1 month. Fry, unthawed, in hot oil 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

457 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.9g 34% DV
Total Fat 29.2g 37% DV
Carbs 32.1g 12% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 734.5mg 32% DV
Potassium 249.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 51mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 247.5mcg 28% DV
Vitamin C 20.6mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 237.8mg 18% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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