Tortitas de Carne Recipe

Name: Tortitas de Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup blanched almonds; 1 small onion, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup raisins, softened in hot water and drained; 1/4 cup green olives, sliced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped; 4 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained of all fat, or use leftover, cooked, and minced meat; 1 teaspoon sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 eggs, well beaten; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1/4 cup blanched almonds
1 small onion, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup raisins, softened in hot water and drained
1/4 cup green olives, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 pound ground beef, browned and drained of all fat, or use leftover, cooked, and minced meat
1 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons flour
3 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil

1
In a medium size dry skillet toast the almonds until golden.
2
Cool.
3
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil, and cook the onion until soft.
4
Add the raisins, olives, tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
5
Add the parsley, bread crumbs, milk, and almonds.
6
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the egg, meat, salt and pepper.
7
When cooled form into patties about 2 inches in diameter.
8
Place the flour on a small plate.
9
Place the eggs in a small bowl.
10
Heat the oil in a mediumsize skillet, over a mediumhigh heat.
11
Dredge the tortitas de carne in the flour, shaking off any excess.
12
Then, dip them in the egg and place in the hot oil.
13
Cook until golden and warmed through.
14
Let drain on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup blanched almonds, 1 small onion, peeled and diced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup raisins, softened in hot water and drained, and more.

Yes, Tortitas de Carne falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tortitas de Carne

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