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Tablitas Recipe

Tablitas Recipe

Tablitas is a delicious dish that originated in the United States. It is a traditional Mexican-American dish that consists of beef short ribs cooked with ground meat and cumin powder, then served with sides like beans or rice. The flavor is unique and delicious, making it a great choice for any meal.
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Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tablitas, Tablitas Recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Rebecca Novak

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 pound beef short ribs
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 pound meat
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pepper
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350°F or 180°C. Rub the beef short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the beef short ribs. Cook until it is browned on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
  • In a food processor, mix the meat and cumin powder until it is smooth. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the ground beef mixture into 8 small rectangles. Place the beef short ribs on top of each rectangle, pressing down lightly to secure them in place.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the beef short ribs are cooked through and the meat is golden brown. Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as rice or beans.

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Notes

• For a more flavorful Tablitas, you can add garlic powder, onion powder and/or cayenne pepper to the mixture.
• If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender or hand-mix the mixture.
• To save time, you can prepare the beef short ribs and ground meat ahead of time.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
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