Do you crave a flavor-packed, hearty meal that blends the savory goodness of picadillo with the sweet softness of plantains? Look no further! This Picadillo Stuffed Plantains recipe by Tasty is a culinary delight that promises to tantalize your taste buds with its medley of spices, aromatic vegetables, tender ground beef, and the perfect plantain wrap. Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey as we unveil the secrets behind this delectable dish.
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PLANTAINS STUFFED WITH PICADILLO
This Cuban riff on baked stuffed potatoes uses plantains instead, along with a mildly spicy picadillo chili.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Cut off both ends of each plantain, then remove and discard the peels. Place the plantains on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray. Bake the plantains for 15 minutes, then turn them over and bake until the plantains are lightly golden brown and tender, an additional 15 minutes. Allow to rest at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, clip a deep-frying thermometer onto a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Heat 1 1/2 inches (about 2 1/2 cups) vegetable oil to 375 degrees F.
- Fry the plantains in batches until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to cool.
- Heat the remaining 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, then stir and cook another 2 minutes. Add the ground beef, olives, poblano chile and some salt and cook, breaking up the meat, until the meat is entirely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes with the reserved juices, cumin, paprika, garlic powder and some salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Fold in half the Cotija, then stir to melt and set aside.
- Cut a slit in each of the plantains running the long way. Divide the picadillo chili among the plantains. Sprinkle the tops with remaining Cotija. Garnish with the cilantro and serve.
TURKEY PICADILLO STUFFED SWEET PLANTAINS
These sweet plantains are baked in the oven and then stuffed with a savory turkey picadillo filling and topped with cheese - pretty hard to resist!
Provided by Gina
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut a slit lengthwise through the length of the plantain about halfway through. Place them on a baking dish and bake covered with foil until soft, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brown the ground turkey on medium heat in large sauté pan and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces.
- Add the chopped onions, garlic, pepper, tomato and cilantro and continue cooking on a low heat.
- Add alcaparrado (or olives and capers) and about 2 tbsp of the brine (this adds great flavor) cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and more salt if needed.
- Add tomato sauce and 1/4 cup of water and mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer covered about 15 minutes.
- Remove the plantains from the oven and fill them with 1/3 cup each of picadillo, then top each with 2 tbsp cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake until melted, about 5 minutes. Top with cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 plantain, Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 218 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 27 g
PICADILLO STUFFED PLANTAINS RECIPE BY TASTY
Stuffed plantains inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine.
Provided by Nichi Hoskins
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Remove the peel from the plantains and cut a slit lengthwise down the center, only going about halfway through.
- Place them in a baking dish, evenly brush with melted butter and bake, covered with foil, until soft, about 35 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and peppers and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up as you stir, until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the chipotle peppers, Worcestershire, cumin, sazon; cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken stock, tomato sauce, diced potatoes and olives. Bring to boil then reduce to simmer. Cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Remove plantains from the oven and let cool slightly. Add 1 tablespoon of cheese to the bottom of the plantain "boat"; top with ⅓ to ½ cup of beef mixture and top with another 2 tablespoons of cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Return to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 801 calories, Carbohydrate 106 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 44 grams
PLANTAIN PICADILLO PIE WITH CHEESE
Provided by Joyce LaFray
Categories Cheese Garlic Olive Onion Bake Sauté Raisin Ground Beef Plantain Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For crust:
- Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add plantain slices and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer slices to sheet of foil. Pat plantains with paper towels and cool. Reserve 2 tablespoons oil from skillet for filling.
- Line 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish with single layer of cooled plantains; reserve remaining for garnish. Using fingers, firmly press slices together to seal any gaps. Set crust aside.
- For filling:
- Heat reserved 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add beef and sauté until brown, breaking into small pieces with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, raisins, green olives, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, and allspice and simmer until most liquid evaporates and filling is thick, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in cornmeal.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Crumble half of queso fresco over crust, then spoon in picadillo filling and press to compact. Sprinkle evenly with remaining queso fresco. Bake pie until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, about 25 minutes. Garnish center of pie with sliced olives and some plantain slices. Cool 10 minutes and serve.
- *Queso fresco, also known as queso blanco, is available at some supermarkets and Latin markets. A mild feta cheese can be substituted.
STUFFED PLANTAINS
My cleaning lady made these for me one day and I thought they were absolutely delicious. This is her version of Nicaraguan sweet and savory stuffed plantains. Having never had them, I don't know how authentic they are, but I know they are delicious.
Provided by Yoly
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut plantain into 3 pieces, keeping the peel on.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and boil plantain until peel starts to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until easily handled. Peel and mash plantain. Separate into 3 equal-sized golf balls. Place each ball into a piece of plastic wrap and form into a 6-inch round. Place 1 1/2 tablespoon Cheddar cheese into each round, fold over, and pinch edges together.
- Heat oil in a medium size skillet on medium-high heat. Pan-fry stuffed plantains until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip plantains and fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 79.9 mg, Sugar 9 g
CHEESE FILLED PLANTAIN FRITTERS (PIONONOS)
Piononos are the perfect finger food. These delicious plantain bites are battered, fried, and stuffed with cheese. They can also be stuffed with ground beef (picadillo). Recipe from about.com.
Provided by l0ve2c00k
Categories Puerto Rican
Time 45m
Yield 12 piononos
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel the plantains. Slice each one lengthwise into 4 equal slices.
- In a frying pan, lightly fry the slices on each side until slices are pliable, not brittle.
- Remove the slices and drain on paper towels until cool enough to handle.
- Form each slice into a ring, with ends overlapping about an inch. Secure with toothpicks.
- Stuff each ring with cheddar cheese. Squeeze the cheese together slightly so that it will not fall apart.
- In a bowl, mix together the eggs, salt, flour and water.
- Cover the open ends of the piononos with the flour and egg mix.
- Fry the piononos on each end until it is sealed and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 41.8, Sodium 101, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Choose ripe plantains for this recipe. They should be yellow and have a few black spots.
- If you don't have time to boil the plantains, you can microwave them instead. Pierce the plantains with a fork and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are soft.
- Make sure the picadillo filling is cooked all the way through before stuffing the plantains.
- If you like, you can add a layer of cheese to the plantains before baking.
- Serve the plantains with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.
Conclusion:
Picadillo stuffed plantains are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover picadillo, and they are also a fun and creative way to serve plantains. Whether you are looking for a new appetizer, side dish, or main course, picadillo stuffed plantains are sure to please.
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