ZESTY BURGER PUFFS

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I first tried these puffs while visiting a friend, who made them for her family as a treat during the Depression. When I see a new recipe, I like to experiment with it to make it my own. - Joyce, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
4 eggs
FILLING:
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour and cornmeal all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet., Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, jalapenos and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and extract. Simmer for 30 minutes. , Fill puffs with beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese; replace tops. Serve immediately.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.