Taco Wontons

Ingredients

Tex-Mex Mayonnaise

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Wontons

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
• 40 wonton wrappers
• vegetable oil

Equipment Large Nonstick Skillet, Dutch Oven, Deep-Frying Thermometer

Steps

1. 1

   To make Tex-Mex Mayonnaise, stir together all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

2. 2

   Cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper in a large nonstick skillet. Crumble beef as it cooks.

3. 3

   When beef is no longer pink, drain off any grease and add 1/4 cup water and taco seasoning. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

4. 4

   Keep wonton wrappers covered with a damp paper towel so that they do not dry out. Spoon 1 tablespoon of mixture in the middle of a wonton wrapped. Moisten edges of wonton wrapper with water. Fold over to make a triangle shape and press to seal edges. Repeat with remaining wrappers, keeping the already formed ones covered with a damp paper towel.

5. 5

   Pour 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven and heat to 360 degrees. Working in batches, fry wontons for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on wire racks or a paper towel-lined plate.

6. 6

   Serve with sauce.