Description
Cuban Mojo Beef Bowls with Black Beans & Plantains offer a vibrant and flavorful tropical experience right in your kitchen. This dish combines tender marinated beef with hearty black beans and sweet, crispy plantains, making it the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The citrus-garlic marinade infuses the beef with zesty notes, while the air-fried plantains add a delightful crunch. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is quick to whip up and can be served over rice or fresh greens for added versatility. Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- Juice of 2 oranges
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 2 ripe plantains, sliced
- Olive oil spray
- Salt
- 2 cups cooked white rice or mixed greens
- Fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Mix orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add beef slices and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook black beans: In a small pan over medium heat, warm olive oil and add rinsed black beans with cumin and smoked paprika. Heat for 5-7 minutes; season with salt.
- Prepare plantains: Preheat air fryer to 375°F or heat a frying pan. Slice plantains, lightly spray with olive oil, and cook until golden brown (10-12 minutes in air fryer).
- Assemble bowls: Place cooked rice or mixed greens in bowls. Top with marinated beef slices, seasoned black beans, crispy plantains, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg