Garnachas guatemaltecas

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while TVP is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess, while cucumbers add freshness at a lower cost.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black bean puree

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black bean puree is nutritious and canned beans save time.

Prepare the ground beef by placing it in a bag to cook, tying it to prevent it from breaking apart while boiling.

Boil the beef for about 30 minutes with salt for flavor.

Prepare the masa for the tortillas while the beef is cooking.

Chop the cabbage, carrots, and green chili for the escabeche.

Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the bag and place it in a bowl.

In a skillet, heat oil and sauté the chopped carrots, green chili, and onion briefly.

Add the cabbage to the sautéed vegetables and mix in vinegar, covering it to let it sit for a while.

Prepare the tomato salsa by chopping tomatoes and mixing them with salt.

Fry the tortillas in hot oil until crispy.

Assemble the garnachas by placing the cooked beef on the fried tortillas, adding the sautéed vegetables and salsa on top, and garnishing with cheese.

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