Canoa Caribeña Recipe
Whole fried sweet plantain comes with seasoned ground beef and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Canoa Base
Filling
Method
Canoa Base Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the sweet plantains and slice them diagonally into thick pieces, about 1 inch each.
- 2
Fry the Plantains
In a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced plantains. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 3
Season the Plantains
Remove the fried plantains from the oil and drain on paper towels. While still warm, sprinkle them with salt to enhance the flavor.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add the Bell Pepper
Add the chopped bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
- 6
- 7
Mix in the Cheese
Once the beef is cooked through, remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
Assembly
- 8
Form the Canoas
Using a fork, gently press down on each fried plantain piece to create a canoe shape. Fill each canoe with the seasoned ground beef and cheese mixture.
- 9
Serve Warm
Arrange the filled canoas on a serving platter and serve warm. Enjoy your Canoa Caribeña!
