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Santiago Style Spiced Plantain And Ground Beef Hash

Name: Santiago Style Spiced Plantain And Ground Beef Hash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 lb lean halal ground beef; 2 item ripe sweet plantains, peeled and diced into half inch cubes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp salt

A vibrant eastern Cuban inspired pan hash featuring spiced halal ground beef, caramelized sweet plantains, and crisp peppers.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Dual-Stage Pan Frying

Frying delicate ingredients separately before combining them with meat to preserve texture.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2: Add diced plantains and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and tender, then remove to a plate.
Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil, onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until softened.

Step 4: Stir in minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Add ground beef and salt, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until fully browned.

Step 6: Fold browned plantains back into the skillet and stir gently to combine.

Step 7: Simmer on low heat for 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving warm.

Cooking tips

Choose plantains with yellow peel covered in black spots for optimal sweet flavor.
Do not overcrowd plantains during frying to ensure crisp edges.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Cuban; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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