sirloin and plantain pupusas
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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.
(1 rating)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For sirloin and plantain pupusas
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3 cmasa
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2 cwater
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2 Tbspwater
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2 1/2 Tbspolive oil, divided
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1/4 lbsirloin beef, diced
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3 Tbspripe plantain, diced
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3 Tbspbell pepper, diced (red or green)
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1/4 conion, diced
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1/2 Tbsptomato paste
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1/2 Tbspgarlic, minced
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1/2 Tbspcilantro, chopped
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1/2jalapeno, seeded, diced
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3 Tbspred wine
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3/4 cbeef broth
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3/4 cmonterey jack cheese, shredded
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1/3 colive oil, for frying
How To Make sirloin and plantain pupusas
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1Place masa in bowl. Stir in water. Knead dough into ball.
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2In small saute pan, cook plantain in 2 teaspoons olive oil until golden color.
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3Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in medium saucepan. Cook beef until brown.
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4Pour off liquid. Add peppers, onions, garlic and jalapeños and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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5Add tomato paste, wine, beef broth and cilantro.
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6Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Drain liquid and stir in fried plantain.
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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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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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9Heat pan with 1/3 cup olive oil and fry pupusas, 5 minutes per side.
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10Place in 400 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
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