Bolivian asaditos are patties or burgers made with beef and shredded cassava.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Bolivian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 6 minutesminutes
Servings 30burgers
Calories 101kcal
Author Lizet Bowen
Ingredients
1-½poundsground beef(700g)
10ouncesfresh cassava,shredded (280g)
1egg
½cupplain bread crumbs
1medium red onion,chopped
¼cupfresh parsley,chopped
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
¼teaspoonground cumin
Vegetable oil for frying(about ½ cup)
Instructions
In a big mixing bowl, add all the ingredients (except vegetable oil) and mix well.
Get 2 tablespoons at a time of the meat mixture and form burgers.
Using a big frying pan, heat oil on medium heat.
Fry each burger for 3 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with boiled cassava and spicy sauce.
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare and shape patties. Place parchment paper on 2 trays. Place patties on paper and place tray in the freezer for 3 hours. Remove and place frozen patties in a ziplock bag. Place in the freezer again.Before using, defrost patties in the fridge overnight and cook.