Canoas de Platano (Plantain Boats)
Canoas de platano are an easy and versatile dinner ideas, made with a mix of sweet plantains, ground beef, veggies, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe plantains
- Frying oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- ½ onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic mashed
- ¼ cup raisins optional
- 1 tbsp capers optional
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp white distilled vinegar
- 1 tsp adobo
- ½ tsp sazón
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Avocado slices for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and slice the plantains lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Fry in oil until golden and tender, then drain on paper towels. While hot, use a spoon to widen the slice and shape the plantains into boats. Set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, combine ground beef, bell peppers, onion, garlic, adobo, sazón, salt, and pepper. Cook until the vegetables soften and the meat browns, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and vinegar, cooking for 10 minutes until most liquid absorbs. Optionally add capers and raisins, then let cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place plantain boats on a baking sheet, fill with cheese, picadillo, and another layer of cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts, then garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado. Serve warm. Buen provecho!
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