HOW TO MAKE BEEF PATTY WITH PLANTAIN

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat but are milder and more accessible.

beef broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Bouillon is a cost-effective way to add flavor.

Peel the plantains and cut both ends off, then slice down the back and cut in half.

Boil the plantains in a pot of heated water for about 10 minutes until tender but not completely soft.

Use a fork to peel the plantains while they are still hot, then chill them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Mash the boiled plantains using a small Pilon until smooth.

Add 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the mashed plantains.

Add about 1/4 cup of water and knead into a round ball of dough, ensuring it is not too sticky.

Cut the dough into six equal pieces.

Use cling wrap to roll out each piece of dough, leaving space on all sides.

Add a small amount of ground beef and sprinkle with cheese (half mozzarella and half gouda) to each rolled-out dough piece.

Fold the dough over and gently press the edges together, using a fork to seal them.

Heat about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of canola oil in a frying pan for deep frying.

Fry the patties on both sides until golden brown, approximately 5 to 7 minutes total, watching closely to avoid burning.

Remove the patties from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.

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