Servings: 6-8 rings

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 pound ground beef
2. 1 teaspoon salt
3. ½ teaspoon pepper
4. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
5. ¼ pound cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch squares
6. 1 large white onion
7. 1 cup flour
8. 5 eggs, beaten
9. 3 cups bread crumbs
10. Oil, for frying
11. Ketchup

PREPARATION

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Peel and slice the onion into 1-centimeter rings, and detach the rings from each other.
4. Take a spoonful of the beef mixture and press it into the bottom of a ring.
5. Push a cheddar square into the center of the beef.
6. Seal the top with another spoonful of the beef, pressing it flat.
7. Repeat with the rest of the rings.
8. Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into three separate bowls.
9. Dip a ring into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, the bread crumbs, then back to the eggs, and one last time into the breadcrumbs.
10. Repeat with the remaining rings.
11. Fry the rings for 5-6 minutes, until deep golden-brown.
12. Drain on a paper towel, then serve with ketchup!