Puerto Rican Meat Patties

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

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.