Sopaipillas Stuffed With Beef

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• oil, for frying
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken and rice soup, undiluted
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. stir in water milk and oil with a fork until a ball forms. on a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 2-3 minutes. cover and let stand for 15 minutes. divide into four portions; roll each into a 6-1/2-in. circle.
• 2 in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. fry circles, one at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. drain on paper towels.
• 3 in a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. stir in the soup, water, garlic powder and pepper. simmer 10 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
• 4 in a saucepan, combine soup, broth, chilies and onion powder; cook for 10 minutes or until heated through.
• 5 cut a slit on one side of each sopaipilla; fill with 1/2 cup of meat mixture. top with cheese. serve with sauce.