Guatemalan Beef Patties

Helga Glaesel de BlandingDecember 5, 2024

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In every Guatemalan home, beef patties are a cherished staple, each family adding their own unique twist. One traditional touch that sets them apart is the addition of mint, giving them a distinctive and memorable flavor.

This recipe features a simple yet flavorful homemade sauce made with fresh tomatoes, onions, and garlic, which can be prepared with either broth or water for a comforting and authentic touch.

Helga

Guatemalan Beef Patties

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients, for the patties:
2 lb. ground beef
2 cooking tomatoes, diced
½ white onion, diced
fresh cilantro, to taste
fresh mint, to taste
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 ½ tsp fine salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Olive oil, for cooking

Ingredients, for the sauce:
4 Roma tomatoes, cut in half
½ bell pepper, cut in quarters
¼ yellow onion, cut in half
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Once the chicken breasts have been halved lengthwise and pounded to even their thickness, season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
Add the flour to a plate and coat the chicken breasts in flour. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil to medium-high heat. Fry chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. The goal is to get a crispy brown crust. Set aside.
Lower the heat to medium. Add the minced onion and cook for about 3 minutes, add the mushrooms to the pan, stir to get them coated with a little olive oil, and let them sit and brown for 3-5 minutes. Then stir and allow them to continue browning.
Pour in the chicken broth and the wine, let it simmer for 7 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Add the chicken breast into the sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Adjust seasoning to taste and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Then add the butter and mix until combined.
Pour your sauce over the chicken and serve.

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