Caribbean Kugel Recipe

Name: Caribbean Kugel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large ripe plantains; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 medium onions; 1 large sweet green pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds lean ground beef; ⅓ cup pitted green olives; 1/4 cup raisins; 1 1/2 to 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 cup white or red wine; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 3 eggs

Servings: persons

6 large ripe plantains
Vegetable oil for frying
2 medium onions
1 large sweet green pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef
⅓ cup pitted green olives
1/4 cup raisins
1 1/2 to 2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup white or red wine
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 eggs

1
Peel plantains, and cut each into 4 or 5 slices lengthwise.
2
Heat about 1/4-inch of the vegetable oil in a pan, and fry as many slices as can fit in pan at one time.
3
Fry slices for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden.
4
Remove from pan, drain on paper towels, and blot any remaining oil from slices.
5
Repeat with remaining slices.
6
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
7
Chop onions and green pepper into 1-inch pieces.
8
Heat olive oil in a large pan, and saute vegetables until tender.
9
Add garlic, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
10
Add ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until meat loses its red color, breaking it up and mashing with a potato masher so mixture is as fine as possible.
11
Reduce heat to low and add olives, raisins, tomato sauce, wine and salt and pepper to taste.
12
Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13
Beat eggs in a small bowl.
14
Assemble kugel in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish by arranging a layer of plantain slices, meat mixture, and remaining plantain slices.
15
Slices should touch each other but not overlap.
16
Pour beaten eggs on top, and spread over plantains.
17
Bake about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

817

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large ripe plantains, Vegetable oil for frying, 2 medium onions, 1 large sweet green pepper, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Kugel 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribbean Kugel

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Variations & substitutions

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