I love plantains. They make the best chips. Chips should often be dipped in things. Like guacamole. You can understand my anguish when I figured out I had no avocados the other day. But thankfully I had beef and mangos. Why in the hell wouldn’t I mix them all together?? Am I right or am I right?!
Laura made paleo caramel for Easter and I’m guessing I ate a hardy amount of it since my stomach is uncomfortable and I’m horizontal right now. That stuff is like eating spoonfuls of heaven. Stupid lack of self control. Every time I looked at the caramel, I would take a little spoon swipe of it. That meant about 14 spoonfuls. Ok, I may be exaggerating. Yeah, I just wish I were exaggerating. 14 is a good approximation, sadly.
I think I’m going to make some PaleOMG business cards. Not sure why anyone would want one, but I think they would be super adorable. I could at least decorate my parents refrigerator with them and force them to be reminded to read my blog daily. Or I could use them as dating cards! If anyone ever asks me on a date, I’ll just hand them my card and let them know that my opinion on our date will be elaborately written out on my blog, as well as a recipe, if they’re hungry. I’m kidding. I don’t talk about dates on my blog. Because I haven’t been on any. That’s really the actual reason. Fail.
The sirloin steak I used in this recipe was from TX Organics. Phenomenal. It was so damn good. If you are looking for a great place to order your grass fed beef from, this is a company to look into! Packaged and delivered really well and the quality is unbeatable!! Check them out!
Oh and I have an awkward video of me cooking. It has bloopers in it. And shows how awkward I really am. You should watch it. Fact.
Mango and Plantain Beef
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) TX Organics Sirloin Steak, cut into strips
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 plantain, ends removed, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces, smashed (use a ripe one-brownish color)
- 1 mango, peeled and cubed
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons fat of choice (I used coconut oil)
Instructions
- Heat up a large skillet under medium heat and add a tablespoon of coconut oil then add your 2 minced garlic cloves and sliced onions.
- While the onions begin to cook down, place a medium saucepan over heat and add two tablespoons of coconut oil. When the oil is hot, add your smashed plantains to the hot oil and let cook for about 3-5 minutes per side, careful not to burn them (like I’m good at).
- While your plantains cook, add your sirloin steak to your onion pan. Use tongs to flip the meat continuously to not overcook.
- One meat has almost cooked through (2-3 minutes), add your mango, garlic powder, red pepper, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until meat is cooked to your preference and spices are thoroughly incorporated then remove from heat.
- When your plantains are cooked on both sides (have a browning to them) remove from heat, place on a paper towel to remove the excess oil, then add to your beef and mango mixture.
- Consume!
I just watched way to many of your videos. I’m totally freaking out at how bad a$$ you are. You are like CF royalty. I went back to CF today. I haven’t been in weeks! But, eating better and reading your blog over the last few days helped motivate me to get my butt out of bed!
I’m going to try this recipe soon and very soon. It looks amazing!
Bahahahah CF royalty….yeaaaah no lol. I wish. Glad you got back in the gym!!! Keep kicking butt!
Judging by the noise at 5:00 in the video, I’d say you have a disgruntled camerwoman on your hands.
Lol she likes making it known that she is in the room with me.
Best part of the whole video (aside from your fantabulous dancing moment) was the plug for the headband. Classic. ‘you dont normally wear them like this, but you could.’ LOL
love it.
and p.s. i second what sabrina said.
I’m going to the central east regionals (team) but I’m rocking the headband!! The recipe was yummy probably my favorite!! Thanks so much!!!
You’re going to wear MY headband at regionals!? you’re amazing virginia!!! Amazing!
I’m going to have to do a Stewie’s compliment sandwich ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewIT_KAQQlU) on this one.
Something good: another great vid and delicious looking recipe.
Something negative: I have to cry foul on the use of mental utensils on non-stick cookware again. probably minor in the big scheme of things, but since us paleos are concerned about our health and all…just say’n.
Something good: It is beyond me why you are single, your funny, gorgeous, and have a real zest for life.
Keep up the good work
Lol I really need to start using different utensils in videos. I keep getting in trouble.
I won’t mention it anymore. Like I said, probably not a big deal in the big pictuer of things, just trying to save your pans and possibly ingesting teflon coating. Don’t listen to me, I like what your doing. Keep it up. Thanks
Lol no no bro, mention it all you want!
Hi Juli,
I just recently joined CrossFit and learned about this new way of eating called Paleo. 🙂
I am in the process of embracing it and making it a lifestyle change as I move forward and try to become healthier and lose weight in the process.
The interesting thing that I continued to ask myself was…”well I was born and raised in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and absolutely love my food and culture and how am I supposed to incorporate some of my favorite foods into this new way of eating?”
I grew with many fruit trees in my backyard including a Pineapple field in front of our home. So being able to incorporate these home-grown fruits and veggies is important to me.
So I googled Paleo for Latinos…Paleo for Puerto Ricans, Paleo for Caribbeans…LOL!!! and did not come up with any recipes or much info.
I came across your page on FB and saw this recipe!! I’m sooo excited because my favorite fruits are pineapple and mangos and I also like Plantains and was surprised to see that I could actually incorporate some of my islander foods into the meals.
Your recipe will be my first attempt at Paleo. It looks yummy and I am thrilled about experimenting with it!!
Thank you!!!! Wish me luck!! ;-))
I love you Juli! You seriously rock my world, thanks for being you! And your dancing is awesome.
Just made this, it was super good! How you cut those mangos so nicely though, I will never know. 🙂
You inspired me to cook with plantains for the first time. My life will never be the same-eating them was like seeing colors for the first time.
I just made this last night and got rave reviews, despite using a totally green plantain and pork (the only happy meat I could find at the German grocer yesterday). Amazeballs–just like all of your recipes!