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Green Plantain Casserole

A delicious casserole using green plantains. Green plantains are grown in countries where they are used in savory dishes.
Prep Time1 hour
Active Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: casserole, green plantain, stew
Yield: 6 people
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • frying pan,
  • casserole dish

Materials

  • 6 green plantain
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2lb chuck steak
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp Jamaican allspice
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ½ pint stock or water
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

  • Peel and slice green plantains. Cut tips off the ends of the plantain. Slice peel lengthwise along the ridges and peel the skin away.
    Slice the plantain in ½ in pieces and cover with cold water, add the lemon juice and let stand for 45 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
    Chop onion
    Cut pepper and remove stalk, seeds and cut into strips.
    Cut meat into 1 inch cubes and toss in flour to which salt, pepper and garlic powder has been added.
    Fry beef in hot oil until evenly browned, add onion, pepper and drained plantains, cook gently for 10-15 minutes.
    Add stock or water, canned tomatoes and tomato puree.
    Bring to boil while stirring, then pour into a casserole dish.
    Cook at 350F - 177 celsius for about 1½-2 hours until the meat is tender.
    Serve with rice, potatoes, or your favorite green vegetable.