sirloin and plantain pupusas
One of El Salvador's great passions, pupusas are pancake-shaped pockets with a thinly crusted exterior that are stuffed with warm, succulent meat and cheese.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 cups masa
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 pound sirloin beef, diced
- 3 tablespoons ripe plantain, diced
- 3 tablespoons bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 - jalapeno, seeded, diced
- 3 tablespoons red wine
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup olive oil, for frying
How To Make sirloin and plantain pupusas
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Step 1Place masa in bowl. Stir in water. Knead dough into ball.
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Step 2In small saute pan, cook plantain in 2 teaspoons olive oil until golden color.
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Step 3Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in medium saucepan. Cook beef until brown.
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Step 4Pour off liquid. Add peppers, onions, garlic and jalapeños and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Step 5Add tomato paste, wine, beef broth and cilantro.
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Step 6Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Drain liquid and stir in fried plantain.
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Step 7Roll 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.
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Step 8Place 1 tablespoon of filling in center, add tablespoon of cheese and put second dough circle on top. Press down to seal.
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Step 9Heat pan with 1/3 cup olive oil and fry pupusas, 5 minutes per side.
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Step 10Place in 400 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
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