Spicy-Sweet Plantain and Ground Beef Hash

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Caramelized plantains sweetened with a hint of heat, paired with savory ground beef and warm spices for a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for any time of day. This American-inspired beef recipe (whole30, paleo), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, plantains, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  2. Step 2: Add 10 oz ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 medium plantains (sliced into 1/4-inch rounds), 1/2 cup diced onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 4-5 minutes until plantains begin to caramelize and onion is translucent.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 8-10 minutes until plantains are tender and flavors meld, stirring occasionally.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro just before serving.

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