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Arroz a la Cubana is a flavorful ground beef hash traditionally served with rice, saba bananas, and fried eggs. It’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and a hearty meal that’s sure to be a dinner favorite.
It’s debatable whether Arroz a la Cubana did originate from Cuba, as its name implies, but the dish does exist in many Spanish-speaking countries. There are many regional varieties, from the meatless boiled rice with tomato sauce or sofrito, fried eggs, and plantains of Spain, or the more hefty version consisting of white rice, fried hot dog Weiner, fried egg, and fried plantains of Peru.
Filipino arroz cubano
In Philippine cuisine, arroz cubano is composed of four elements: savory minced beef, rice, sunny-side-up eggs, and fried bananas.
- Ground beef– I like to prepare mine with a simple addition of green peas, but feel free to cook it picadillo-style with potatoes, carrots, raisins, and bell peppers.
- Rice– usually steamed rice, but it’s also common to pair the dish with sinangag for breakfast
- Bananas– while fried saba bananas are traditional, some use Dole or cavendish bananas as well. Choose ripe bananas for a sweeter taste but firm to keep them from falling apart.
- Fried eggs– sunny-side-up eggs with soft, runny yolks
If you’re looking for an easy recipe to add to your meal rotation, this hearty feast fits the bill. It’s simple to make and can be quickly put together for busy weeknight dinners.
But don’t let its ease of prep deceive you! This Cuban rice is everything but lacking in flavor. It’s hearty, tasty, and filled with comforting flavors the whole family will love!
How to serve
- Arroz a la Cubana makes a filling meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- To assemble, shape a generous scoop of steamed rice into a dome using a cup. Place rice on a plate, top with a fried egg, and serve with the savory minced beef and slices of fried bananas.
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Arroz ala Cubana
Ingredients
- canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and minced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a pan over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
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Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with the back of a spoon, for about 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
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Lower heat, cover, and simmer until meat is cooked through and liquid is mostly reduced.
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Add green peas and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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In a pan over medium heat, heat about 1/4 cup of oil.
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Peel bananas and slice lengthwise. Add bananas and cook, turning once or twice, until golden and lightly crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
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In the pan, add eggs and cook sunny side up, with the white part set and the yolks runny.
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Serve the minced beef with steamed rice, fried bananas, and fried eggs.
