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Puerto Rican Meat Patties

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Recipe Summary 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.

Ingredients | Puerto Rican Food Truck Tampa

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound ground beef

1 ½ cups chopped fresh cilantro

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Directions

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

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.

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

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.

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Info | Puerto Rican Food Truck Tampa

prep: 15 mins cook: 30 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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