How To Make Tostones Con Carne

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a high smoke point.

Peel the plantains and cut them into thick slices.

Heat canola oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the plantain slices until golden on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the plantains and drain on paper towels.

Flatten each fried plantain slice using the bottom of a glass or a tostonera.

Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove and drain again on paper towels; season with salt.

In a separate pan, heat canola oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped red onion, hot peppers, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add steaks and cook until browned.

Pour in chopped tomatoes and simmer until beef is cooked through.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Serve the beef mixture over the crispy tostones with toppings like lettuce, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, and hot sauce.

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