World Flavors Cookbook

Chilaquiles Guatemaltecos

Guatemala's version of the fried bread and tomato-beef casserole — fried plantain or bread slices layered with picadillo and tomato sauce, baked.

Cuisine: Guatemala

Ingredients

• 6 slices stale white bread or 3 ripe plantains, sliced
• 400g ground beef
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• Fresh cilantro
• 100g shredded cheese (quesillo)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Oil for frying
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Fry bread or plantain slices until golden. Drain.
2. Cook beef with onion, garlic, tomato, cumin, and cilantro until dry.
3. Layer fried bread in a baking dish.
4. Top with beef mixture.
5. Add another layer of bread. Brush with beaten egg.
6. Top with shredded cheese.
7. Bake at 180C for 20 minutes until golden.