Jalapeño Beef Poppers with Honey Lime Cream Sauce recipe provided by the Certified Angus Beef® brand.

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Jalapeño Beef Poppers with Honey Lime Cream Sauce

Yields 42
Cuisine: American
Category: Appetizers
Deliciously easy finger food or party appetizer. Jalapeño Beef Poppers are crispy on the outside and filled with ground chuck, cheddar cheese, and fresh jalapeños. Serve with Honey Lime Cream Sauce.
Prep Time
25 mins
Other Time
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Ingredients:
  • 2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® ground chuck
  • 12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 bottle Frying oil as needed
Instructions:
  1. Combine ground beef, cheese, jalapeños, salt, pepper and mustard seeds in a large mixing bowl. Portion by hand into 42 “popper” shape balls, approximately 1-ounce each; refrigerate.
  2. Prepare dipping sauce. In a small bowl whisk together sour cream, lime juice and zest, honey, and cilantro; set aside.
  3. Crack and whisk eggs; put in a shallow dish. Combine bread crumbs and put in a second shallow dish.
  4. Prepare a pot with frying oil; heat to 325°. Roll poppers in egg mix, 6-8 at a time, roll in bread crumbs; repeat. Deep fry 4 minutes in batches. Allow to dry on paper towels; serve warm with Honey Lime Cream Sauce for dipping.
Author:
Certified Angus Beef ® brand Test Kitchen
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