Mighty Saltenas Saltenas De Graciela Recipes

MIGHTY SALTENAS (SALTENAS DE GRACIELA)

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef and season to taste with salt and pepper (Note: you may saute some onion and garlic with the beef for added flavor).
• Drain and set aside.
• Place flour in a large bowl and add the melted butter; mix well.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
• Dissolve the salt and sugar in the warm water; add to the flour mixture and stir until everything sticks together.
• Turn the dough out onto a floured cutting board and knead, adding flour as needed.
• When the dough is"dried" with the flour you've added, separate it into 30 small balls of dough.
• Using a rolling pin, roll out each ball on a lightly floured surface, creating a small"tortilla.
• "Add 1-2 heaping tablespoons beef to each tortilla.
• Lightly moisten the outer rim of the tortilla with water, fold dough over and, using a fork, crimp edges.
• Heat oil in a deep pan and fry saltenas in oil until lightly browned.
• Remove from oil, place on paper towels, and brush each with melted butter.
• Serve with salsa.
• Makes 30 saltenas.