Dondon Developments

Picadillo with Sweet Plantains

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuban-inspired ground beef and plantain meal prep with savory picadillo and caramelized sweet plantains

NOTES: Plantains should be ripe (yellow with black spots) for best sweetness. Can be served over rice or eaten on its own.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Slice plantains diagonally into ½-inch pieces. Pan-fry in 2 tbsp oil until golden on both sides. Set aside.
  2. In the same pan, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, oregano, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15-20 minutes until flavors meld.
  5. Gently fold in the fried plantains during the last 5 minutes.
  6. Divide into 6 meal prep containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Macros

Whole Dish

FieldAmount
Calories2580
Protein210g
Fat140g
Carbs145g
Fiber12g
Sugar85g
Volume2100g

Per Serving

430 calories, 35g protein, 23g fat, 24g carbs, 2g fiber, 14g sugar