Seasoned beef and onions:
Green plantains:
- 4 plantains green
- oil for frying
Sandwich toppings:
- 2 Tbsp mayonaise
- 3 tomatoes sliced thin
- 1 cup lettuce chopped
- 8 slices American cheese
Prepare the beef:
Pour 4 cups of water in a Dutch oven then add the adobo, sazón, garlic, pepper and sofrito. Bring to a boil on high then lower to medium-low heat.
Add the shaved beef and the onion to the Dutch oven. Stir to combine.
Simmer until the onions are completely soft. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
Once the onions are soft, remove from the heat. Cover and keep warm until you are ready to serve.
Prepare the garlic sauce:
Prepare the plantains:
Slice the ends off of each plantain.
Score just through the skin with a thin bladed knife lengthwise. Peel off the skin. Scrape any bit of skin with the side of the knife if needed.
Slice the plantains lengthwise and fry in oil heated to 350°F for 5 minutes.
Remove the plantains from the oil and drain on a paper towel for a couple minutes.
Press each plantain between two plastic cutting boards so they are about ⅛ inch thick.
Fry the flattened plantains again for about 2 minutes until crispy around the edges.
Construct the jibarito:
Spread some mayonnaise on the bottom plantain plank then add the lettuce and tomato.
Place the 2 slices of cheese on top and then add the beef with onions.
Add the top plantain plank, drizzle with the garlic sauce and enjoy!
Calories: 785kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 2644mg | Potassium: 1634mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 3358IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 518mg | Iron: 4mg