Beef Stuffed Sopaipillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

SOPAIPILLAS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
FILLING
1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

SOPAIPILLAS:
In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder.
Stir in water, milk and oil with a fork until a ball forms.
Gently knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 2-3 minutes.
Cover bowl and let stand for 15 minutes.
Divide into four portions and roll each into a 6 1/2\" circle.
Fry each circle, one at a time in oil heated to 375 degrees for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
FILLING:
In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is brown and crumbly.
Drain any oil.
Stir in the salt, garlic powder and pepper.
SAUCE:
In a separate saucepan, combine soup, broth, chilies and onion powder.
Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through.
ASSEMBLY:
Cut a slit in the side of each sopaipilla.
Fill with 1/2 cup meat mixture.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Serve with sauce.