Inspired by Mexican pacholas, these extra-thin beef and pork patties are spiced with cilantro, chili powder, and garlic. Topped off with a simple raw corn and tomato salsa, they are a crowd-pleasing and low-maintenance summer dinner.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Ground Beef Pork Cilantro Chili Corn Tomato Onion Avocado Chile Lime Juice Dinner Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Summer Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Process beef, pork, garlic powder, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. chili powder in a food processor until evenly distributed and well combined, about 2 minutes. Roll mixture into 4 balls.
- Rub one 16x12" piece of parchment with a little bit of oil. Place 1 ball of meat on one half of oiled paper, then fold other half over. Using a rolling pin or wine bottle, gently roll meat into a very thin oval between parchment (it should be about 9x6"). Transfer, with parchment, to a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with 3 more sheets of paper and remaining meat. Chill until ready to use.
- Slice kernels off ears of corn and transfer to a large bowl. Add tomato, onion, avocado, chile, lime juice, and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. chili powder and stir to combine. Let sit while you cook the patties.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large heavy (preferably cast-iron) skillet until smoking. Working one at a time, peel patty off greased parchment and sear until browned and crisped on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook just until cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining patties.
- Top patties with corn salsa.
- Do Ahead: Patties can be formed 2 days ahead. Chill in parchment on a covered rimmed baking sheet.
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Madina yad ata h
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Mexican food, but these patties were delicious! The flavors were well-balanced, and the patties were cooked perfectly.
Fatima Diallo
[email protected]These patties were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with rice and beans, and my family loved them.
Sagar Dulal
[email protected]These patties were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors, and the patties were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Keyara Doyle
[email protected]These patties were okay, but I've had better. The flavor was a bit bland, and the patties were a bit too greasy.
Muhammad Masood
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my patties turned out dry and tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Oman Oman2
[email protected]These patties were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best Mexican patties he's ever had.
Foysal Noyon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but these patties were surprisingly good! The flavors were well-balanced, and the patties were cooked perfectly.
j0ey_gh
[email protected]These patties were easy to make and turned out delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and they were still very flavorful. The salsa was also a great addition.
Sherifa Akeliba
[email protected]I made these patties for a party I hosted last weekend, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making them again.
Bertrand Takwi
[email protected]These Mexican meat patties were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the patties were so juicy and tender. I loved the fresh corn salsa, too. It was the perfect complement to the patties.