Ingredients for - Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Plantain Cups)
How to cook deliciously - Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Plantain Cups)
1. Stage
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Stage
Fry plantains in hot oil until golden but not brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Smash each piece of plantain in a tostonera or with the bottom of a small dish to make a small disk, then shape each disk into a small cup. Fry cups in hot oil until golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, season with garlic salt, and set aside.
3. Stage
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Stage
Make filling: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef to the skillet; season with salt. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir sofrito, tomato sauce, water, sazón seasoning, and olives into beef. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is reduced, about 15 minutes.
5. Stage
Fill plantain cups with beef mixture, top with Cheddar cheese, and arrange on a baking sheet.
6. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes. Caitlin Morgan
