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Jamaican Jerk Spiced Beef Sirloin With Sweet Plantain Mash
Seared halal beef sirloin coated in vibrant jerk spices served over smooth mashed sweet ripe plantains with fresh scallions and lime.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 20 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Coat the halal beef sirloin steaks thoroughly with the jerk seasoning paste and allow to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- 02
Place sliced plantains in a medium pot with salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes until completely soft.
- 03
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- 04
Sear the jerk-rubbed steaks for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, then transfer to a warm plate to rest for 5 minutes.
- 05
Drain the cooked plantains, return them to the pot with the remaining coconut oil, sliced scallions, and vegetable broth, then mash until creamy and smooth.
- 06
Slice the steaks against the grain, drizzle with fresh lime juice, and serve alongside the warm sweet plantain mash garnished with fresh thyme.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
High-Heat Pan Searing
Cooking seasoned steak quickly in a hot pan to build a dark flavorful spice crust while preserving tender juicy interior.
Notes from the kitchen
- Choose plantains with yellow skins covered in black spots for optimal natural sweetness in the mash.
- Resting the steaks after searing allows the juices to redistribute evenly throughout the meat.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Jamaican; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.