Description
Stuffed Plantains (Canoas de Platanos) are a vibrant and satisfying dish that marries the sweetness of roasted plantains with a savory ground beef filling. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a delightful flavor profile that will impress family and friends. Ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners, these stuffed plantains are versatile enough to serve as a hearty main dish or as a delicious appetizer. You can customize the filling to suit your taste, making this dish adaptable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 yellow plantains
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ medium onion (finely diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ green bell pepper (diced)
- ½ red bell pepper (diced)
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (separated)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the ends off each plantain, score the skin, and peel it off. Coat with avocado oil and roast on the baking sheet for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- In a skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, salt, black pepper, adobo seasoning, and cayenne pepper; simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Slice roasted plantains lengthwise without cutting through. Stuff each with the beef mixture generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg