South-of-the-Border Won Tons

by Kathleen Morrison

Servings: 35 appetizers

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 tbsp. chopped ripe olives
35 won ton skins or wrappers
Oil or shortening for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

In small skillet, break up beef with a fork. Cook with onion, salt, chili powder and garlic salt for several minutes. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and olives. Cool slightly.

Place about 1 rounded tsp. filling in center of each won ton skin. Moisten edges of skin. Fold 2 opposite corners together, forming a triangle. Seal edges. Drop into hot oil or shortening in a fryer. Fry about 1 minute, until crisp and golden. Drain. Serve hot. Good plain or with guacamole sauce, if desired.

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