Quipes Dominicanos (Dominican Bulgur Beef Fritters)

Ingredients

• •2 cups fine bulgur
• •2 cups warm water
• •1 1/2 lb ground beef
• •1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• •1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• •1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •1 1/2 tsp salt
• •5 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. 1Soak the bulgur in warm water for 20 minutes, then squeeze it very dry.
2. 2Cook half the ground beef with onion, bell pepper, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and half the salt.
3. 3Mix remaining raw beef with bulgur and remaining salt until cohesive.
4. 4Shape bulgur-beef mixture around spoonfuls of cooked filling into pointed ovals.
5. 5Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
6. 6Drain and serve warm.

💡 Squeeze the bulgur thoroughly; excess water prevents the outer mixture from holding its shape.

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