Name: Mexican Meat Patties (Pacholas) with Fresh Corn Salsa
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 lb. ground pork; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, divided; 2 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 3/4 tsp. chili powder, preferably chipotle, divided; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for greasing; 2 ears corn on the cob; 1 large tomato, chopped into 1/2" pieces; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 avocado, halved, cut into 1/2" pieces; 1 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped; 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Picture of Plated Mexican Beef Patty with salsa topping

Plated Mexican Beef Patty with salsa toppingPhoto by Caleb Adams, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Inspired by Mexican pacholas, these extra-thin beef and pork patties are spiced with cilantro, chili powder, and garlic. Topped off with a simple raw corn and tomato salsa, they are a crowd-pleasing and low-maintenance summer dinner.

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