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Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Plantain Cups)

Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Plantain Cups)

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 40 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Frying Oil

    • 3 cups canola oil for frying

  • Plantain

    • 2 green plantains, peeled and sliced crosswise into fourths

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 2 teaspoons garlic salt
    • 🧂 ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning

  • Ground Beef

    • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • Sauces and Mixes

    • ½ cup sofrito
    • ½ cup tomato sauce
    • ¼ cup water

  • Vegetables

    • 5 pitted green olives, chopped

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

STEPS

1

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Fry plantains in hot oil until golden but not brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Smash each piece of plantain to make a small disk, then shape each disk into a small cup. Fry cups in hot oil until golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, season with garlic salt, and set aside.

3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

4

Make filling: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; season with salt. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and browned, 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir sofrito, tomato sauce, water, sazón seasoning, and olives into beef. Simmer until liquid is reduced, about 15 minutes.

5

Fill plantain cups with beef mixture, top with Cheddar cheese, and arrange on a baking sheet.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

318

Calories

  • 16
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Use ripe plantains for a sweeter variation of the dish.Sofrito can be prepared in advance to save time during cooking.These cups can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven.For extra crunch, double-fry the plantain cups.