Arroz a la Cubana

August 28, 2012

Arroz a la Cubana

Ingredients:   1 1/2 lb Ground Beef
                    Garlic, crushed
                    Onion, chopped
                    Tomato, chopped
                    1 small box of Raisin
                    1/4 can of Tomato Paste
                    2 Potatoes, cubed
                    Salt and Pepper to taste
                    6 Eggs, fried sunny side up
                    8 Saba or plantain Bananas, each slice diagonally into 3, fried
                    Steamed Rice

Procedure:   1.   Heat pan with oil. Fry potatoes until edges turn brown.  Remove with
                         a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
                   2.   Pour off the oil from pan.  Add in beef.  Cover on high heat until meat
                         is no longer pink.
                   3.   Add garlic, onions, tomatoes and raisins. Cook stirring until it starts to
                        soften.
                   4.   Add tomato paste, salt and pepper.  Blend well. Cook for a minute,
                         then put in potatoes.  Cook until potatoes are soft. Stir constantly.
                   5.   Serve with rice, an egg and saba on the side