Guatemalan Tortillas
6 servings
45 minutes
Guatemalan tortillas are a delightful dish of Latin American cuisine that combines flavorful meat filling and spicy sauce. Their roots trace back to traditional recipes of Central America, where corn tortillas became a staple food. The sautéed ground beef with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and hot peppers provides a rich taste, while olives and corn add a touch of exoticism. The finishing touch is melted cheese that binds the filling with the crispy tortilla. The dish is served with a refreshing avocado-tomato sauce and sour cream on iceberg lettuce leaves. Guatemalan tortillas are perfect for both cozy dinners and festive tables, offering a harmonious blend of rich and mild flavors.
1
Put the minced meat in the pan and fry over medium heat, add onion and garlic. Stirring occasionally, sauté them over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.
- Ground beef: 500 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 6 cloves
2
Pour out the juice from the tomatoes, chop them into small pieces, and add to the pan.
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
3
Add chopped hot pepper, corn, salt, and sliced olives. Continue cooking over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Red chili pepper: 1 piece
- Canned corn: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Pitted olives: 1 jar
4
Place the flatbreads on a clean skillet, sprinkle with grated cheese, add the meat mixture on top, fold in half, and fry on both sides.
- Corn tortillas: 6 pieces
- Cheese: 200 g
5
Make the sauce. Peel the tomatoes, cut them into small pieces. Mash the avocado and mix it with the tomatoes.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Avocado: 1 piece
6
Place the flatbreads on a plate, next to them put salad leaves, and on top, pile sour cream and a mixture of avocado and tomatoes.
- Corn tortillas: 6 pieces
- Iceberg lettuce: 1 piece
- Sour cream 25%: 200 g