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Hamburguesa Patacón con Carne Desmechada

Cultural Context

Originating from Venezuela, the Patacón is a beloved street food that replaces the traditional bun with fried green plantains. This dish is a fusion of flavors, combining the savory richness of shredded beef with fresh toppings like avocado and cabbage. It's a popular choice for gatherings, showcasing the creativity of Venezuelan cuisine. Today, variations can be found across Latin America, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

VenezuelanVEmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound beef brisket
salt
garlic powder
black pepper
water
1/2 bell pepper
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin
paprika
1/2 tablespoon achiote
4 semi-ripe plantains
1/4 head of batavia lettuce
tomato sauce
corn sauce
1 slice ham
1 slice cheese

shredded beef

🥗Healthier: pulled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Pulled chicken is lower in calories, while ground beef is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen plantains

Zucchini can provide a similar texture, while frozen plantains are often less expensive.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic the creaminess of avocado at a lower cost.

1

Season the beef brisket with salt on both sides.

2

Rub garlic powder and freshly ground black pepper onto the beef.

3

Place the beef in a pressure cooker with enough water to cover it, along with 1/2 bell pepper, 1 onion, 3 cloves of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, cumin, and paprika.

4

Cook for 1.5 hours until the meat is tender.

5

Reserve a cup of the cooking broth.

6

Shred the beef in a skillet with a splash of oil, adding chopped onion, finely chopped green onion, 1/2 bell pepper, grated ripe tomato, and crushed garlic.

7

Season with cumin, paprika, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, and freshly ground black pepper, and cook for 10 minutes.

8

In a separate pot, fry the semi-ripe plantains for 1 minute on each side until they are yellow and cooked on one side.

9

Drain the excess oil and flatten the plantains.

10

Fry the flattened plantains again in hot oil until crispy and golden brown.

11

Prepare a serving plate with a fried plantain base, add tomato sauce, corn sauce, batavia lettuce, 2 slices of firm tomato, the shredded beef, a slice of ham, and a slice of cheese.

12

Top with another crispy plantain.

Cooking Techniques

fryingshreddingflattening

Equipment Needed

pressure cookerskilletserving plate

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Patacón BurgerPatacón con Carne

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