Stuffed Sopaipillas

1 batch Sopaipillas

Filling
1 to 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a skillet, and fry until meat is brown. Drain, and set aside.

Sauce
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
1/2 to 1 cup pickled jalapeno juice

Combine soup and chiles in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil. Add enough jalapeno juice to make mixture thinner but not watery. It should be a little thicker than cream. Allow to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often. Set aside.

Split fresh fried sopaipillas on one side to form a pocket. Fill with meat, then pour some sauce mixture in. Close sopaipilla and top with additional sauce to cover entire sopaipilla. Top with your favorite toppings.

Topping suggestion #1

Mozzarella cheese
Lettuce, shredded
Tomatoes, diced
Avocados, peeled and cubed, or guacamole
Sour cream
Pickled jalapenos, sliced (optional)

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each sopaipillas. Microwave for 30 seconds or until cheese melts. Top with favorite toppings.

Topping suggestion #2

Homemade chili