Sirloin And Plantain Pupusas

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 3 cups masa
• 2 cups water plus
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 pound sirloin beef diced
• 3 tablespoons ripe plantain diced
• 3 tablespoons red or green pepper diced
• 1/4 cup onion diced
• 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
• 1/2 jalapeño seeded, diced
• 3 tablespoons red wine
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place masa in bowl. Stir in water. Knead dough into ball. In small saute pan, cook plantain in 2 teaspoons olive oil until golden color.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in medium saucepan. Cook beef until brown. Pour off liquid. Add peppers, onions, garlic and jalapeños and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, wine, beef broth and cilantro. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Drain liquid and stir in fried plantain.

Roll 2 tablespoons of dough into ball, then place between two pieces of plastic wrap. Flatten on board to 3-inch diameter. Continue until you have 16 rounds. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in center, add tablespoon of cheese and put second dough circle on top. Press down to seal.

Heat pan with 1/3 cup olive oil and fry pupusas, 5 minutes per side. Place in 400 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and heated through.

This recipe yields 4 servings.