Alcapurrias(Stuffed Green Bananas) Recipe

Name: Alcapurrias(Stuffed Green Bananas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole black peppercorns; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. vinegar; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1/4 c. tomato sauce; 3 lb. green bananas; 1 large green plantain; 1/2 c. achiote; vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

6 whole black peppercorns
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. vinegar
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 c. tomato sauce
3 lb. green bananas
1 large green plantain
1/2 c. achiote
vegetable oil for frying

1
In a mortar, crush peppercorns, garlic, salt and oregano. Blend in olive oil and vinegar.
2
Add seasoning to the beef and mix. Brown seasoned beef in a skillet over high heat (no extra oil is necessary).
3
Reduce heat to low.
4
Stir in tomato sauce and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
5
With a slotted spoon, remove meat to a bowl and set aside.
6
Peel bananas and plantain, cut in half.
7
Grate the bananas and plantain, using the grating dish of a food processor or a hand held shredder.
8
Mix in a bowl with the achiote; then mash with a fork or potato masher.
9
Spread some of the banana-plantain mix in the palm of your hand (keep palms wet while doing this).
10
With your fingers, make a small nest in the center of the mix in your palm and stuff with about a spoonful of the beef filling.
11
Cover the filling with more mix and shape into a cylinder of croquette.
12
Repeat until filling and bananas are used up. Deep-fry in very hot oil (375u00b0) until golden brown (about 4 minutes each).
13
Remove and drain on absorbent paper towels.

679

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole black peppercorns, 2 cloves garlic, peeled, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Alcapurrias(Stuffed Green Bananas) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alcapurrias(Stuffed Green Bananas)

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