Tostones Rellenos

Name: Tostones Rellenos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 4 green plantains, sliced; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 tbsp pitted green olives, chopped; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt

Crispy double-fried green plantain cups stuffed with a savory ground beef picadillo filling.

50 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 green plantains, sliced
2 cups vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp pitted green olives, chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat a tablespoon of 2 cups vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then saute 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves until softened.
2

Add 1 lb lean ground beef and cook until browned, then stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 2 tbsp chopped pitted green olives, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Simmer the meat mixture for 10 minutes until thick and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, then set aside.
4

Heat remaining 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F and fry 4 sliced green plantains for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
5

Press each fried plantain piece into a cup shape using a wooden press, then fry again for 2 minutes until crisp.
6

Drain plantain cups on paper towels and spoon warm meat filling into each cup before serving.

Questions

How long does Tostones Rellenos keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Tostones Rellenos?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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