Puerto Rican Meat Patties Recipe
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Puerto Rican Meat Patties

By: Vicky 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (46)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 1/2 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

  1. In a large, heavy saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic, onions, and bell pepper; saute until soft.
  2. 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.
  3. Wrap 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat in an egg roll wrapper to form a triangle. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. 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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 522 | Total Fat: 34.7g | Cholesterol: 40mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by JAPASPANGLISH   view full review
this recipe works best when it is not egg roll wrappers that are used. Do it the old fashioned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by NYPD K9 COP Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
good basic picadillo recipe. Use the goya yellow discs instead of egg rolls fold them in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2004 by Kristen   view full review
These are a big hit at our house. I usually roll these up eggroll fashion as I had problems...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by CARMENAIDE   view full review
It was time cumsuming but they were GREAT!! But being PuertoRican myself almost every dish HAS...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Rolanda   view full review
A few people mentioned substituting the egg roll wrappers (and I agree after all this is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by NOSNOWYT   view full review
Although this was very time consuming, my kids LOVED them!! I made a bunch and froze them for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Janine   view full review
This is a great starter recipe... But I personally made a few changes.. You definitely should...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2004 by NAN C   view full review
This recipe, if followed exactly, has too strong of a cilantro taste. Over powering even. So...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2004 by ADACADA2002   view full review
I myself am Puertorican. I love to make all dishes and this one was outstanding. I miss...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Nancy   view full review
These are Yummy! Husband really loved these. He couldn't stop eatting them and told me to...

 

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