PUERTO RICAN MOFONGO ENJOY DAN:

                     PUERTO RICAN BEEF MOFONGO by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1-bell pepper, chopped

1/4-cup packed cilantro leaves

6-gatlic cloves, divided

1-teaspoon EACH coriander, & creole seasoning

1-(15.5 Oz) can black beans, rinsed, drained

1-(14-5 Oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained

1/2-cup sliced green olives with pimentos

4-ripe plantains, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks

2-teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine onion, pepper, 2 garlic cloves & cilantro in a blender.

2.   Process until finely chopped.

3.   Heat a skillet over medium heat & when hot.

4.   Add ground beef & vegetables mixture, cook 8-10 minutes.

5.   Stirring & breaking beef into chunks.

6.   Stir in black beans, tomatoes, olives & season mix.

7.   Bring to a boil:

8.   Cover reduce heat & simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9.   Place plantains, remaining 4 garlic cloves & salt in a skillet.

10  Cover with water.

11  Cover & bring to a boil, then simmer for 35-40 minutes.

12  Remove from heat; reserving cooking liquid.

13  Mash plantains & garlic, adding coking liquid to create a soft, chunky mixture.

14  Divide plantain mixture evenly onto 4 plates.

15  Top evenly with beef mixture.

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