PIONONOS

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Provided by Jackie 6

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 plantains, ripe
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground sirloin
3/4 cup scallion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1/4 lb chorizo sausage, diced (or hot Italian sausage)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tomatoes, peeled & chopped
3 eggs, beaten
salt & pepper

Steps:

Slice plantains lengthwise into 8 strips. Fry in vegetable oil until golden & remove. Add olive oil & stir in sirloin. Add next 3 ingredients & stir. Add remaining ingredients except eggs & cook 4 minutes.
Coil plantains into 3" circles & secure with toothpicks. Pack centers with meat mixture to make firm patties. Coat patties with beaten eggs & deep fry until golden brown.
Serve with rice & salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.9, Fat 49.1, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 259.6, Sodium 475.3, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 16.9, Protein 35.9