Cuban Style Salt Cured Beef with Crispy Plantain Chips Recipe

Name: Cuban Style Salt Cured Beef with Crispy Plantain Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds salt cured beef; 1/4 cup oil; 1 white onion small diced; 2 Italian frying peppers, cut into small dice; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/2 cup beef stock; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves; 3 cups blended oil, for frying; 2 green plantains, peeled

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds salt cured beef
1/4 cup oil
1 white onion small diced
2 Italian frying peppers, cut into small dice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
3 cups blended oil, for frying
2 green plantains, peeled

1
Cut the dried cured beef into 2-inch cubes and soak in water overnight.
2
Change the water and boil the cubes in a large stockpot until tender approximately 45 minutes, making sure that the water is not too salty (change water if necessary).
3
Strain and cool down.
4
Shred the meat and set aside.
5
In a large frying pan, heat the oil and saute the onions, peppers, and garlic until translucent.
6
Add the tomato sauce, white wine, beef stock, vinegar, and the spices.
7
Add the shredded meat.
8
Cook at low heat for approximately 30 minutes, keeping covered most of the time.
9
Preheat 3 cups blended oil.
10
Slice the plantains lengthwise into several slender full length strips, preferably using a mandoline, and fry until crispy.

1850

kcal

Calories

195

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds salt cured beef, 1/4 cup oil, 1 white onion small diced, 2 Italian frying peppers, cut into small dice, and more.

Yes, Cuban Style Salt Cured Beef with Crispy Plantain Chips falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cuban Style Salt Cured Beef with Crispy Plantain Chips

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