Piononos de Plátano Maduro Rellenos de Carne
Sweet plantain rolls filled with savory seasoned ground meat, baked until golden and slightly caramelized. A delightful combination of sweet and savory.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 large Ripe plantains(peeled and boiled until tender)
- 500 g Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 120 ml Tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Adobo seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Oregano
- 1 packet SazĂłn con achiote
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 large Eggs(beaten, for brushing)
- Salt(to taste)
- Black pepper(to taste)
👨‍🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mash the boiled plantains until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 2
In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 4
Stir in tomato sauce, adobo, oregano, and SazĂłn. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- 5
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- 6
Spread a thin layer of mashed plantain onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Spread a layer of the meat filling over the plantain, leaving a small border.
- 7
Carefully roll the plantain and filling together, like a jelly roll, using the parchment paper to help shape it. Seal the edges.
- 8
Place the rolled piononos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining plantain and filling.
- 9
Brush the tops of the piononos with beaten eggs for a golden finish.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
đź’ˇ Pro Tips
- âś“Ensure plantains are very ripe for maximum sweetness and mashability.
- âś“Don't overfill the piononos, or they will be difficult to roll.
- âś“If the plantain mixture is too sticky, lightly oil your hands when spreading.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the meat filling for extra warmth.
- Incorporate finely chopped bell peppers or olives into the meat mixture.
- Serve with a side of avocado slices or a simple green salad.