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Carne Prensada Guatemalteca

Cultural Context

Carne Prensada Guatemalteca is a beloved dish in Guatemala, often enjoyed during special occasions and family gatherings. This dish showcases the country's rich culinary heritage, combining tender beef with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Traditionally served with corn tortillas, it reflects the importance of communal meals in Guatemalan culture. Today, variations can be found across Central America, with each region adding its own twist to this flavorful classic.

GuatemalanGTmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped potatoes
1 cup chopped carrots
capers to taste
salt to taste
2 eggs
bread crumbs (as needed)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon nutmeg
complete seasoning
1 clove garlic, chopped

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic the herbal flavor.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while flour is often cheaper.

1

Add eggs to the ground beef, checking if they are good first.

2

Mix in complete seasoning, garlic, and onion.

3

Add nutmeg, black pepper, chopped carrots, and potatoes.

4

Incorporate chopped bell peppers and capers, adding salt to taste.

5

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

6

Add half of the bread crumbs to check consistency, then add more if needed.

7

Form the meat mixture into a roll and wrap it in aluminum foil, adding prunes inside if desired.

8

Place the wrapped roll in boiling water and cook for 30 minutes.

9

Remove the roll from the pot after 30 minutes and check the aroma.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

aluminum foilpot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Guatemalan Pressed Meat

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