BEEF WELLINGTON FRIED WONTONS

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These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! -Dianne Phillips, Tallapoosa, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped shallot
1 cup each chopped fresh shiitake, baby portobello and white mushrooms
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 4-5 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in mushrooms and wine. Cook until mushrooms are tender, 8-10 minutes; add to beef. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper., Place about 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Combine egg and water. Moisten wonton edges with egg mixture; fold opposite corners over filling and press to seal. , In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry wontons, a few at a time, until golden brown, 60-90 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm., Freeze option: Place filled wontons on a baking sheet and place in the freezer until they're firm, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze. Thaw overnight in the fridge and cook as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.