Cooking Times

20 min
Prep Time
120 min
Cook Time
140 min
Total Time

Ingredients (8 items)

2.00 lbs Beef chuck
cubed
2.00 Green plantains
peeled, sliced
1.00 lb Yuca
peeled, cubed
1.00 large Onion
sliced
3.00 cloves Garlic
minced
6.00 Banana leaves
for wrapping
0.25 cup Vinegar
1.00 tbsp Achiote paste

Instructions (5 steps)

1
Marinate beef with vinegar, garlic, achiote, and salt for 1 hour.
60 minutes
2
Soften banana leaves over low heat for 2 minutes.
2 minutes
3
Layer beef, yuca, plantains, and onion in banana leaves.
10 minutes
4
Wrap tightly and steam over medium heat for 2 hours.
120 minutes
5
Serve hot with a side of cabbage salad.