Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds salt cured beef
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 white onion small diced
  • 2 Italian frying peppers, cut into small dice
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 3 cups blended oil, for frying
  • 2 green plantains, peeled

Method

  • Cut the dried cured beef into 2-inch cubes and soak in water overnight.
  • Change the water and boil the cubes in a large stockpot until tender approximately 45 minutes, making sure that the water is not too salty (change water if necessary).
  • Strain and cool down.
  • Shred the meat and set aside.
  • In a large frying pan, heat the oil and saute the onions, peppers, and garlic until translucent.
  • Add the tomato sauce, white wine, beef stock, vinegar, and the spices.
  • Add the shredded meat.
  • Cook at low heat for approximately 30 minutes, keeping covered most of the time.
  • Preheat 3 cups blended oil.
  • Slice the plantains lengthwise into several slender full length strips, preferably using a mandoline, and fry until crispy.