Taco Teasers

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
• Tex-Mex Mayonnaise or sour cream and salsa

Preparation

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.