Green plantain slices with ground beef is a dish that has become a symbol of Honduran culture. It is a complete and delicious meal that combines the tenderness of the slices with the richness of the beef and the freshness of the chismol and cabbage.
A complete delight, full of Honduran tradition.
About its origin
This dish has its roots in Honduran indigenous cuisine, which used green plantains as a base for many dishes.
With the arrival of the Spanish, ground beef was incorporated into the recipe, creating a complete meal that has become a culinary tradition of the country.
Currently, plantain slices with ground beef can be found in every corner of Honduras, from markets to the most exclusive restaurants.
Preparation tips
To achieve perfect green plantain slices, it is important to use well-ripe green plantains.
It is also important to cut them into uniform slices so they cook evenly.
For a healthier version of this recipe, you can replace the ground beef with lentils or textured soy.
Plantain Slices with Ground Beef
Ingredients
4 Green plantains
1 pound of Ground beef
1 pound of Chopped cabbage
1 Tomato
1 Sweet chili pepper
1 Onion
Oil
Chismol
Achiote
½ Butter bar
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : In a blender, place the onion, chili, and tomato; blend until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
Step 2 : In a pot, place the meat and season with salt, pepper, and achiote.
Step 3 : Add the previously blended mixture, mix well, add water and margarine, and cook for 25 minutes.
Step 4 : Meanwhile, fry the green plantains in a pan, adding salt to taste.
Step 5 : The dish can be accompanied with cabbage and chismol.
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