Bandeja Paisa (Peanut-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried Red Beans
• 8 cups Water
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 4 cups Cooked White Rice
• 8 oz Chorizo (Soy-Based)
• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 2 medium Avocado
• 2 large Sweet Plantains
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 4 large Eggs

Instructions

1. 1The night before cooking, place the 1 cup Dried Red Beans in a large bowl and cover them completely with cool water. Allow the beans to soak overnight.
2. 2The next day, drain and thoroughly rinse the 1 cup Dried Red Beans. Transfer them to a large heavy-bottomed pot, add 8 cups Water and 1 Bay Leaf. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat (approximately 212°F / 100°C), then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the beans are tender when bitten. Remove and discard the 1 Bay Leaf.
3. 3While the beans cook, heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat (approximately 350-375°F / 175-190°C). Add the 8 oz Soy-Based Chorizo and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is crispy and browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chorizo and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
4. 4Add the 1 lb Ground Beef to the same 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium-high heat (approximately 350-375°F / 175-190°C) for 8-10 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no pink remains. Carefully drain off any excess fat from the skillet.
5. 5Peel the 2 large Sweet Plantains and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. In a clean 12-inch skillet, heat the 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil over medium-high heat (approximately 350-375°F / 175-190°C) until it shimmers. Carefully add the sliced plantains in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized; then remove and set them aside.
6. 6In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium (approximately 300-325°F / 150-165°C). Crack and fry the 4 large Eggs until the whites are completely set and the yolks are cooked to your desired firmness.
7. 7Halve the 2 medium Avocados, remove the pits, and slice the flesh. To assemble each of the 4 Bandeja Paisa platters, place a portion of the 4 cups Cooked White Rice and the cooked 1 cup Dried Red Beans on a plate. Add a portion of the cooked 1 lb Ground Beef, the crispy 8 oz Soy-Based Chorizo, slices of the 2 medium Avocados, and the fried 2 large Sweet Plantains, then top each platter with one of the fried 4 large Eggs.

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