Cuban · beginner
Santiago Style Spiced Plantain And Ground Beef Hash
A vibrant eastern Cuban inspired pan hash featuring spiced halal ground beef, caramelized sweet plantains, and crisp peppers.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 25 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 02
Add diced plantains and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and tender, then remove to a plate.
- 03
Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil, onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until softened.
- 04
Stir in minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 05
Add ground beef and salt, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until fully browned.
- 06
Fold browned plantains back into the skillet and stir gently to combine.
- 07
Simmer on low heat for 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving warm.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Dual-Stage Pan Frying
Frying delicate ingredients separately before combining them with meat to preserve texture.
Notes from the kitchen
- Choose plantains with yellow peel covered in black spots for optimal sweet flavor.
- Do not overcrowd plantains during frying to ensure crisp edges.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Cuban; 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.