Delicious Recipes of Typical Guatemalan Dishes

Guatemalan dishes are a delicious showcase of the country's rich cultural and culinary diversity.

Each recipe is a celebration of tradition and heritage, offering a unique gastronomic experience that delights the senses.

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Guatemalan Braised Beef

Guatemalan Braised Beef

Guatemalan braised beef is one of Guatemala's most traditional recipes. It's a beef stew prepared with meat, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and spices cooked until it forms a thick sauce.

Main Course
1 hour
6 Servings

Pork Backbone with Rice

Pork Backbone with Rice

It is a very delicious dish, the contribution of the pork bone extracts all the flavors, including the other elements make this dish an easy-to-make delicacy with great nutritional value.

Main Course
1 hour
6 Servings

Chicken with Onions

Chicken with Onions

Chicken with onions is a traditional Guatemalan dish cooked slowly with plenty of onion. It’s a very simple and hearty recipe, perfect for any workday because it’s filling and quick to prepare.

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ground Meat Patties

Ground Meat Patties

It's an easy-to-make recipe; we share the step-by-step. These patties are served accompanied by white rice and homemade tomato sauce. They are delicious meatballs seasoned with spices and aromatic herbs, fried in hot oil until golden and crispy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside.

Main Course
1 hour
fried
2 Servings

Pepian

Pepian

Pepian is one of the most popular and representative dishes of Guatemalan cuisine. It is ideal to surprise diners with this exclusive regional recipe.

Main Course
1 hour
6 Servings

Shredded Beef Stew

Shredded Beef Stew

Shredded beef stew is considered a balanced dish, originating from the Salamanca region, rich in various ingredients that are essential to the palate of many Guatemalans. It is excellent for lunch or dinner.

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Other Traditional Dishes from Guatemala