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Southwestern Won Tons
Southwestern Won Tons reads umami 6.6, allium 4.6 and richness 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Tex-Mex main, about 27 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.6 · Allium 4.6 · Richness 4.3 · Earthy 3.5 · Herbaceous 2.9 · Warm Spice 2.4 · Nutty 2.0 · Salinity 1.7 · Bitterness 1.7 · Heat 1.7 · Sweetness 1.6 · Floral 0.7
What's in it (10)
- jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 13 lb lean ground beef
- 13 cup diced onion
- 1 12 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 14-12 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
- 14 cup pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- wonton wrapper
Time & effort: about 27 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 122.1 kcal, 14.6 g protein, 3.8 g fat, 7.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (8 steps)
- Brown ground beef, jalepeno and onion.
- Drain and put into a medium bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients except wrappers.
- Place about 1 1/2 teaspoons of mixture in the middle of won ton wrapper, Moisten edges with water and fold into a triangle.
- Bake at 375 for 10 minutes, turn over and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Serve with salsa and sour cream.
- * you can use cooked shredded chicken or pretty much any type of meat.
- ** servings are aproximate.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.