Best Southwestern Wontons Recipes

Southwestern Wagyu Beef Wontons with Lime Chipotle Crema image

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound Cooked Double 8 Cattle Company Fullblood Wagyu Pulled Beef
1 package Square Wonton Wrappers (thawed)
1 Small Bowl of Water
8 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)
1 cup Lime Chipotle Crema: Sour Cream
1 can Chipotle Peppers en Adobo (use liquid only)
3 Limes (juiced)
1 pinch Salt (to taste)
1 pinch Sugar (to taste)

Steps:

PREPARING THE FULLBLOOD WAGYU WONTONS: Lay out the wonton wrappers, 6-8 wrappers at a time (too many at once will cause them to dry out).Put 1 tablespoon (about half an ounce) of the cooked/pulled Fullblood Wagyu beef into the center of each wonton.Using your index finger dipped in the water, wet all 4 edges of the wontons. Fold the wonton diagonally to make a triangle, and press forcefully to create a seal.Pick up your newly formed triangle, and fold the most acute corners around your finger, making them touch, and then press to seal. Set aside.Continue this process until you've completed all of the Fullblood Wagyu beef wontons.
PREPARING THE LIME CHIPOTLE CREMA: Remove the liquid from the chipotle peppers en adobo (reserve the actual peppers for later use). You'll only need the liquid for this recipe.Combine the liquid from the chipotle peppers, sour cream, and juice from 2-3 limes in a mixing bowl.Whisk together all ingredients.Season to taste with a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar.
FINAL STEPS: Pour 8 cups of vegetable oil in your pot (for frying) or tabletop fryer. Fry the wontons, a few at a time, at 350°F until they are golden and crispy (it usually takes 2-3 minutes per batch). Continue frying the wontons in batches until all of of the Fullblood Wagyu beef wontons are cooked.Place 4 wontons on each plate or bowl, whichever you prefer.Serve the Southwestern Fullblood Wagyu wontons with the lime chipotle crema, and enjoy!

Beef Southwestern Wontons image

Provided by Brandi Kirkpatrick

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package wonton wrappers
½ lb lean ground beef
½ package taco seasoning mix
¼ onion, minced
¼ green bell pepper, minced
½ small can mexi-corn, drained
½ (4oz) can diced green chilies, drained or jalapenos if you want more spice
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
salsa, optional

Steps:

1. Crumble ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned, and grain off grease. Add taco seasoning, green pepper, and onion; cook according to package directions (add water). Add Mexi-corn and green chilies, heat through. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet.
3. Lay out one wonton wrapper at a time, place about one (good sized) teaspoon of ground beef mixture. Top with a small amount of shredded cheese.
4. Sealing Wontons: Wet the edges of the wonton with water, pull the opposite corners up and press together. Pull the remaining two sides up and seal with the sides already up. Pinch closed.
5. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oil to drain on paper towels. Serve hot and fresh with salsa.

Southwestern Chicken Wontons image

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
12 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
50 wonton wrappers

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; stir.
Place 1 teaspoon of mixture in center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten wonton wrapper edges with water. Bring corners together, pressing to seal.
In a Dutch oven, pour oil to a 2-inch depth and heat to 350°. Fry wontons in batches until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.6, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 120.5, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.5

Southwestern Wontons image

Provided by Brittany Rome @bmrome

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon(s) oil or butter
1/4 cup(s) diced onion
1/4 cup(s) diced sweet pepper
1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
1/4 cup(s) corn kernels
1/4 cup(s) canned black beans, drained
1 cup(s) cooked, shredded chicken
1/2 cup(s) shredded cheddar
2 tablespoon(s) dry ranch dressing
- pepper, to taste
24 - wonton wrappers
- oil, for frying

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and salt and saute for 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for 5 more minutes. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute. Add corn, beans, and chicken and stir to combine. Move the chicken mixture to a bowl and season with pepper, then stir in cheese and dry ranch dressing.
Begin heating about 1/2 inch of canola or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, scoop 1 teaspoon of chicken mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Rub some water on two sides of the wrapper, then fold over to firmly seal, forming a triangle, and gently press out any extra air pockets. When the oil is hot, place 6 wontons at a time into oil. Cook about 1 minute per side until golden and crispy.