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GUATEMALAN TACOS



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Make and share this Guatemalan Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large potatoes, cubed
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tomatillos, husked and quartered
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 avocados, halved with pits removed
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil,cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook for a few minutes, then stir in the onion.
  • Cook until meat is no longer pink, and the onion is tender.
  • Drain excess grease, and gently stir in the potatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro into a blender.
  • Squeeze avocados out of their skins into the blender.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Heat tortillas in a skillet until warm and flexible.
  • Spoon on some of the meat mixture and top with the sauce.
  • Roll up, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756.8, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 113.5, Carbohydrate 99.3, Fiber 20, Sugar 5.8, Protein 31.2

GUATEMALAN FOOD: OUR 25+ MOST POPULAR DISHES (+GUATEMALAN HOT RICE ATOLE RECIPE)



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These recipes are sure to please. So, gather your family and friends and enjoy. Let us know your thoughts!

Provided by Cassie Marshall

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 44m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup fresh water
1 cup strained rice milk
2.5 cups whole milk
2.5 Tablespoons sugar
1 stick of cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Add rice milk, milk, cinnamon, and sugar to a saucepan, simmering for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour into mugs and garnish with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CENTRAL AMERICAN TACOS



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Wonderful authentic tacos I first tasted in Guatemala at a taco stand. May be a little different to the American taste, but the green sauce is the crowning touch. The flavors are the subtle flavors of Central America.

Provided by bubcat

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large potatoes, cubed
1 pound lean ground beef
½ onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
4 tomatillos, husked and quartered
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 jalapeno chile pepper, diced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
3 avocados, halved with pits removed
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes, then stir in the onion. Cook until meat is no longer pink, and the onion is tender. Drain excess grease, and gently stir in the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro into a blender. Squeeze avocados out of their skins into the blender. Process until smooth.
  • Heat tortillas in a skillet until warm and flexible. Spoon on some of the meat mixture, and top with the sauce. Roll up, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 13.5 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 90.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

GUATEMALAN CHILAQUILAS



Guatemalan Chilaquilas image

A delicious tortilla dish, easy and cheap to prepare. You can also prepare a green sauce to go with it.

Provided by Maria Pereira

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 29m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large tomato, quartered
1 red onion, quartered
1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco, cut into chunks
12 thick corn tortillas
2 eggs, separated
5 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine tomato and red onion in a food processor; blend, slowly adding queso fresco, until a paste forms.
  • Fold corn tortillas in half and fill them with the tomato and red onion paste.
  • Beat egg whites in a bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Add egg yolks one by one, mixing thoroughly until blended into the egg whites.
  • Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip 1 filled tortilla into the egg mixture to coat both sides, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and filled tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 80.4 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 123.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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