Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Salsa for serving
  • Sliced jalapeños for serving
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for serving

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cumin, and paprika.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix until just combined. Cover and let rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the ground meat, chili powder, and cayenne; cook until browned and fully cooked (10-12 minutes).
  6. Mix in cheese and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick. Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter.
  8. In a deep pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop in doughnuts, frying until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes each).
  9. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  10. Fill a piping bag with the meat filling. Poke a hole in the side of each doughnut and carefully pipe in the filling.
  11. Top with optional garnishes and serve immediately.