1/4 c  Blanched almonds
     1 sm Onion; peeled and diced
     2 tb Olive oil
   1/4 c  Raisins; softened in hot
          Water and drained
   1/4 c  Green olives; sliced
     2 tb Tomato paste
   1/2 bn Parsley; chopped
     4 tb Dry bread crumbs
     2 tb Milk
     2    Eggs; slightly beaten
     1 lb Ground beef; browned, and
          Drained of all fat; or use
          -leftover,
          Cooked; and minced meat
     1 ts Sea salt
          Freshly-ground black pepper;
          -to taste
     3 tb Flour
     3    Eggs; well beaten
   1/2 c  Vegetable oil
 In a medium-size dry skillet toast the almonds until golden. Cool. In the
 same skillet, heat the olive oil, and cook the onion until soft. Add the
 raisins, olives, tomato paste and cook 2 minutes. Add the parsley, bread
 crumbs, milk, and almonds. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the
 egg, meat, salt and pepper. When cooled form into patties about 2 inches in
 diameter. For frying patties: Place the flour on a small plate. Place the
 eggs in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet, over a
 medium-high heat. Dredge the tortitas de carne in the flour, shaking off
 any excess. Then, dip them in the egg and place in the hot oil. Cook until
 golden and warmed through. Let drain on paper towels to absorb any excess
 oil. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
                 
                 Yields       
                6 servings