Jul 14 2026
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Bandeja Paisa Recipe

Inspired by Tortellino d'Oro
Time2h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Beans

Rice

Meats

Toppings

Condiments

Method

Beans Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the Beans

    In a large bowl, soak the red beans in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beans

    Drain the soaked beans and place them in a pot with 4 cups of fresh water. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.

Rice Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, add 1 cup of white rice, 2 cups of water, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until rice is fluffy and water is absorbed.

Meats Cooking

  1. 4

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. 5

    Cook the Chorizo

    In the same skillet, add chorizo sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Cook the Pork Belly

    In another skillet, cook pork belly over medium heat until crispy, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  4. 7

    Cook the Bacon

    In a separate skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Toppings Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare Avocado

    Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice into wedges.

  2. 9

    Fry the Eggs

    In a skillet, fry the eggs over medium heat until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking.

  3. 10

    Cook Plantains

    In a skillet, heat some oil and fry the sliced plantains until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Assembling the Bandeja Paisa

  1. 11

    Plate the Ingredients

    On a large platter, arrange a serving of rice, beans, ground beef, chorizo, pork belly, and bacon.

  2. 12

    Add Toppings

    Top with avocado, fried eggs, arepas, and fried plantains.

  3. 13

    Serve with Condiments

    Serve the bandeja paisa with aji sauce and lime wedges on the side.

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