Jibarito

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Authentic Puerto Rican sandwich that my family can't get enough of. Wonderful because there is NO bread involved!!!

Submitted by LOSTNBFE29
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 green plantain, peeled and halved lengthwise

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 4 ounces beef skirt steak, cut into thin strips

  • ¼ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 pinch cumin

  • 1 pinch dried oregano

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 1 slice processed American cheese, cut in half

  • 2 slices tomato

  • 3 leaves lettuce

Directions

  1. Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Place plantain halves in the oil and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until they float. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

  2. Place plantain halves between 2 cutting boards. Press to flatten. Place the flattened plantains back in the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic, skirt steak, onion, cumin and oregano. Cook, stirring frequently, until steak is cooked through.

  4. To serve, spread mayonnaise on one of the plantain slices. Top with cheese, steak and onion mixture, lettuce, and tomato. Place the other plantain half on top to form a sandwich. Cut in half and serve!

35 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1220 Calories
100g Fat
65g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 1220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 100g 129%
Saturated Fat 21g 104%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 551mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 212mg 16%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 1359mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.