The Secret Ingredient
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds lean ground beef
- ●1 cup chopped yellow onion, divided
- ●1 cup finely chopped tomato, divided
- ●1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- ●4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 tablespoon NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
- ●3 teaspoons MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon, divided
- ●1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ●1/4 cup canola oil
- ●1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
- ●2 1/2 cups water
- ●1/4 cup tomato sauce
Make It
Step 1
Combine ground beef, ½ cup onion, ½ cup chopped tomato, bell pepper, 3 tablespoons flour, eggs, coffee granules, 1 teaspoon bouillon and black pepper in a large bowl.
Step 2
Mix ingredients with hands until thoroughly combined. Shape into twenty 2-inch patties.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown patties on each side for about 4 minutes; turn and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Remove patties from skillet; place on a large platter and cover lightly. Reserve drippings in skillet.
Step 4
Return skillet with drippings back to stove over medium heat.
Step 5
Add remaining ½ cup onion, remaining ½ cup tomato, remaining 1 tablespoon flour, remaining 2 teaspoons bouillon and cilantro; cook, stirring rapidly, for 2 minutes. Add water and tomato sauce and cook until mixture begins to boil.
Step 6
Return beef patties to tomato sauce. Cover; cook for 15 minutes.
As an alternative, patties can be made into meatballs.
