THE BEST Ground Beef Patties | Tortitas de Carne | Guatemalan Rice | Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are a healthier alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often more economical.

Mix ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, chopped cilantro, egg, breadcrumbs, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Form the mixture into small patties about 1/2 inch thick.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the patties in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

Remove the patties and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve warm with lime wedges, sliced tomato, and avocado.

Cooking Techniques

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