Bandeja Paisa (Gluten-Free Platter)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Red beans
• 1 lb Ground beef
• 8 oz Chorizo
• 8 oz Chicharrón (pork belly)
• 4 each Fried egg
• 2 cups White rice
• 1 each Avocado
• 2 each Sweet plantains
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1/2 cup Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. 1In a large pot, combine the 2 cups of red beans with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Drain any excess water and season the beans with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. 2While the beans are simmering, prepare the other components. In a 12-inch skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the 1/2 cup of chopped onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
3. 3Add the 1 lb of ground beef to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C), breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 8-10 minutes, until it is fully browned. Drain off any excess fat and season the ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4. 4In a separate skillet, fry the 8 oz of chorizo and 8 oz of chicharrón over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C) until they are crispy. This will take approximately 5-8 minutes for the chorizo and 10-15 minutes for the chicharrón. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
5. 5In the same skillet used for the chorizo and chicharrón, fry the 2 sweet plantains over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) for 3-4 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
6. 6In a clean skillet, fry the 4 eggs over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your preference, about 2-4 minutes.
7. 7To assemble the Bandeja Paisa, arrange the 2 cups of cooked white rice on one side of a large platter. Place the seasoned red beans next to the rice. Add portions of the cooked ground beef, fried chorizo, and crispy chicharrón to the platter. Top with a fried egg, slices of the 1 avocado, and the fried sweet plantains.

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