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Stuffed Plantains (Canoas de Platanos)

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Delicious stuffed plantains filled with savory ground beef and roasted to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 4 yellow plantains
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ medium onion (finely diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely minced or grated)
  • ½ green bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (more for taste)
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp adobo seasoning
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • ¼ – ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the ends off the plantains and score the skin lengthwise without cutting through the fruit. Peel the plantains carefully and set them aside.
  3. Coat each plantain generously with avocado oil. Place them on the lined baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and slightly golden.
  4. Heat another tablespoon of avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion, minced garlic, and both bell peppers until they are soft and fragrant.
  5. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it is well browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
  6. Stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, and your spices: kosher salt, black pepper, adobo seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Allow it to simmer gently for a few minutes so the flavors meld.
  7. Remove the plantains from the oven. Slice them lengthwise again without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket.
  8. Fill each plantain with the savory beef mixture, packing it in generously.
  9. Place the filled plantains on a serving platter and enjoy warm, perhaps accompanied by a side salad or your favorite dipping sauce!

Notes

Choose ripe yellow plantains with some dark spots for sweetness. Serve with a fresh avocado salad or tangy salsa for added flavor.

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