Among the favorite street food, Guatemalan garnachas are a must. Preparing them is simple, crispy tortillas, seasoned meat, and mild tomato sauce, all topped with fresh cheese and fresh herbs. A delight to enjoy on any occasion.
In Guatemala, garnachas are a delight for the palate.
The crispy tortillas are combined with a perfectly seasoned ground meat mixture.
The finishing touch is a mild tomato sauce and crumbled fresh cheese.
An irresistible combination.
Guatemalan garnachas
Ingredients
12 Small tortillas (store-bought or homemade)
500 grams of Ground beef or pork
1 Finely chopped medium onion
2 Minced garlic cloves
2 Medium tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon of Cumin
1 teaspoon of Oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Frying oil
Crumbled fresh cheese (for garnish)
Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
For the tomato sauce:
3 Large roasted and peeled tomatoes
½ Chopped onion
1 Garlic clove
1 Chopped red bell pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the tortillas, if using homemade tortillas, they should be fried in hot oil until crispy and golden.
Step 2 : It is important to drain them on paper towels and set them aside.
Step 3 : If using store-bought tortillas, simply fry them until crispy.
Step 4 : To cook the meat, heat a little oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion and garlic until golden and fragrant.
Step 5 : Then, add the ground meat and cook over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon to brown evenly.
Step 6 : Next, add the chopped tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Step 7 : Cook over low heat until the juices reduce and the meat mixture is thick and well-seasoned.
Step 8 : Adjust the seasoning to taste and remove from heat.
Step 9 : To prepare the tomato sauce, blend the roasted tomatoes with the onion, garlic, and sweet pepper until smooth.
Step 10 : Then, pour the mixture into a saucepan and simmer over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 11 : The sauce should have a slightly thick consistency.
Step 12 : To assemble the garnachas, place a portion of ground meat on each crispy tortilla.
Step 13 : Then, add a spoonful of the tomato sauce on top of the meat.
Step 14 : Finally, garnish with crumbled fresh cheese and, if desired, sprinkle some fresh parsley or cilantro for color and flavor.
Step 15 : To serve, arrange the garnachas immediately with the tortillas crispy, accompanied by a refreshing drink.
Step 16 : They are ideal as an appetizer or main dish for a casual meal.
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