Dobladas Guatemaltecas

Discover the vibrant flavors of Guatemalan cuisine with these delightful Dobladas—a classic dish filled with seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and aromatic vegetables. Perfectly fried and wonderfully crispy, these turnovers are enhanced with a touch of fresh cabbage and a homemade spicy tomato sauce.

Ingredients

🥩 1 pound ground beef, 80% lean
🫒 Cooking oil, for frying
🧂 Salt, to taste, Great Value
🐔 A pinch of chicken bouillon powder, Knorr
🌶️ Ground black pepper, to taste, Great Value
🥔 1-2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
🌿 A handful of cilantro, finely chopped
🧅 ½ to 1 small onion, diced
🍅 1-2 medium tomatoes, diced for the filling
🍅 2-3 whole tomatoes, for the sauce
🌶️ Jalapeño pepper, for the sauce, quantity to taste
🌽 Masa dough, prepared with a pinch of salt
🥬 ½ head cabbage, shredded thinly, for topping
💧 Water, for boiling and meat mixture

Instructions

1- Prepare the Meat Filling:

Heat the black non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat with a small amount of cooking oil.
Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spatula, and cook until browned.
Season with salt, a pinch of Knorr chicken bouillon powder, and ground black pepper.
Peel and dice potatoes into small cubes. Once meat is browned, add potatoes, cilantro, onion, and diced tomatoes.
Pour in about ¼ cup of water, stir to combine, cover with Great Value aluminum foil, and let simmer until potatoes are tender and filling is dry.

2- Prepare the Sauce:

Boil whole tomatoes and onion with the jalapeño pepper in the small red saucepan until softened.
Transfer boiled vegetables to the black blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.

3- Prepare the Cabbage Topping:

Boil water in a large red pot, add shredded cabbage and a pinch of salt.
Boil for 2 minutes, drain well in a white plastic colander.

4- Assemble the Dobladas:

Flatten a portion of masa into a thin oval using hands. Place a spoonful of filling on half.
Fold and seal the edges with fingers, forming a half-moon. Repeat.

5- Fry the Dobladas: