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Alcapurrias Recipe Kelvin's Kitchen

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the ground meat
  • 1 pound of lean ground beef
  • 1 medium-sized onion, diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon of Adobo seasoning
  • 1 packet of sazon
  • 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • ½ teaspoon of cumin
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup of water
For the Masa
  • 1 pound of Malanga root
  • 6 green bananas
  • 1 green plantain
  • 2 teaspoons of Adobo seasoning
  • 2 packets of sazon
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and break it up. Saute until brown.
  2. Add the diced onion and saute until translucent. Add minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  3. Season with Adobo, sazon, Italian seasoning, paprika, cumin, and black pepper. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Remove the beef mixture and set aside.
  6. Peel the Malanga root, green bananas, and green plantain. Cut into pieces and pulse through a food processor until smooth.
  7. Season the vegetable mixture with Adobo, sazon, and black pepper. Mix until incorporated.
  8. Spread vegetable mixture in a silicone mold, add beef in the center, and cover with more vegetable mixture.
  9. Freeze for at least four hours before frying.
  10. Fry in canola oil at 350F for 8 minutes per side. Or air fry at 400F for 10 minutes per side.
  11. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.