Patacones Tacos (tacos De Patacones)

Patacones Tacos, also known as Tacos de Patacones, are a delicious and popular dish in Panamanian cuisine. This recipe combines the crispy texture of fried plantains with flavorful taco fillings, creating a unique and satisfying meal.

Patacones Tacos (tacos De Patacones)

Ingredients

  • 4 green plantains, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels. Flatten the fried plantains with a flat surface to form the patacones.
  2. In the same skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. Add the diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. To assemble the tacos, place a spoonful of the beef mixture on each patacone. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
12g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large skillet Flat surface for flattening plantains

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Patacones Tacos with a side of rice and beans for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro on top of the tacos.

Cost

$15