¼cupraisinspre-soak in warm water about 1 hour before cooking the beef
For the Fried Plantains
2-3piecesripe plantains
canola oil for frying
Other Ingredients:
4piecesegg
4cupscooked plain white rice
Instructions
Make the Beef:
On medium heat, saute the garlic in oil until golden in color. Add in the onions and cook until soft and translucent.
Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, paprika, tomato paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Sauté on high heat until the mixture is dry (5-10 minutes) and oil exudes from the mixture. Cook further for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is browned.
Add the carrots, potatoes, bell pepper. Stir, cover, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Watch and stir occasionally. You may add some water, about 1/4 cup at a time, stirring well to deglaze the pan each time. A caramelized sauce is what we are aiming for so don't add too much liquid at once or it will dilute the flavor.
Try a spoonful of the beef and adjust the taste according to your liking - add some more soy sauce, pepper, or tomato paste. Set the beef aside will you prepare the plantains and eggs.
Cook the Plantains and Eggs:
Cut the plantains on the slant to make 1/2" thick slices. Pan fry in a little bit of oil, preferably on a non-stick pan until golden brown and cooked.
Fry the eggs individually as preferred.
To Serve:
Portion 1 cup of rice, a few plantain slices, a fried egg and a quarter of the meat on a plate. Enjoy!
Notes
(Note 1) Soak the raisins in warm water about 1 hour before cooking so they’ll be plump and soft.
(Note 2) Make sure to use ripe plantains. Plantains, like bananas, start out very firm and ripe and slowly turn yellow and then black. A ripe plantain is best when it’s about half yellow, half black, and still slightly firm to the touch.
(Note 3) You can easily make this your own. Add chopped fresh tomatoes, green peas, sweetcorn, or olives.