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Pupusa de Carne

Beef pupusa.

Prep45 min
Cook25 min
Total1 h 10 min
Serves12
DifficultyMedium
Per serving318 kcal
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El SalvadorMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Masa harina (white corn)600 g
  • Warm water750 ml
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Oil (for hands)2 tbsp
  • Beef, minced and cooked400 g
  • Cabbage, shredded1/2
  • Carrot, grated1
  • Onion1/2
  • Vinegar200 ml
  • Oregano1 tsp
  • Chilli flakes1/2 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Tomatoes5
  • Onion1/2
  • Garlic clove1
  • Oregano1/2 tsp
  • Salt1/2 tsp

Method

  1. DoughKnead masa with warm water until soft.
  2. FillingCook beef with tomato and pepper.
  3. ShapePat a ball flat, add filling, close and pat into a thick disc.
  4. CookCook on a hot comal 4 minutes per side.
  5. CurtidoScald cabbage, then toss with carrot, onion, vinegar, oregano and chilli; ferment a few hours.
  6. SalsaBoil tomatoes with onion and garlic; blend thin with oregano.

Nutrition per serving

Calories318 kcal
Protein10.4 g
Carbohydrates45.6 g
Fat10.0 g
Fibre5.5 g
Sugar3.6 g
Sodium548 mg
Saturated fat3.1 g
Serving sizeabout 270 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Pupusa de Carne take to make?

About 1 h 10 min in total: 45 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Pupusa de Carne?

About 318 kcal per serving, with 10 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 270 g each.

Which allergens does Pupusa de Carne contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Pupusa de Carne from?

Pupusa de Carne is a main course from El Salvador. Beef pupusa.

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