Tripleta (Puerto Rican Three-Meat Sandwich)
A loaded street sandwich of three meats, cubed steak, roast pork and ham, on pan sobao with cheese, lettuce, tomato, crunchy potato sticks and garlicky mayo-ketchup.
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Make the mayo-ketchup
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup and crushed garlic until smooth.
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 garlic clove
✅ Done when: the sauce is smooth and evenly combined
Cook the steak
Season the beef strips with the . Heat the oil on a griddle or large skillet over high heat and cook the beef with the onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 300 g beef steak
- 1 tsp
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ onion
✅ Done when: the beef is browned and the onion is soft
Heat the other meats
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Toast the bread
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Assemble
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Make the mayo-ketchup
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup and crushed garlic until smooth.
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 garlic clove
✅ Done when: the sauce is smooth and evenly combined
Cook the steak
Season the beef strips with the . Heat the oil on a griddle or large skillet over high heat and cook the beef with the onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 300 g beef steak
- 1 tsp
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ onion
✅ Done when: the beef is browned and the onion is soft
Heat the other meats
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Toast the bread
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Assemble
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The Story Behind the Dish
The tripleta, named for its three meats, is the king of Puerto Rican food trucks and late-night stands, known as 'carritos'. Every vendor has their own combination and secret sauce.
It's a big, messy sandwich made for sharing or for very hungry people.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Three meats, melted cheese and crunchy potato sticks in one bite: it's Puerto Rican street food at its most generous.
💡 Fun Fact
Crunchy canned potato sticks are a signature topping on Puerto Rican sandwiches and hot dogs.
San Juan and all of Puerto Rico
18.47°N, -66.11°W
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