Ground Beef Mofongo Taco Bowls

Name: Ground Beef Mofongo Taco Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tablespoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 green plantains; Oil for frying, as needed; 2 tablespoons bacon pieces (optional); 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, sliced; 4 taco bowls; 2 cups iceberg lettuce, finely chopped; 12 cherry tomatoes, sliced; 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

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Prep 15 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 4

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Got leftover ground beef? How about using it for mofongo tacos bowls? They are perfect for a taco afternoon with family and friends. Recycle all your leftovers to create delicious bowls!

by Jeannette Quiñones Cantore

Updated May 25, 2022

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 green plantains
Oil for frying, as needed
2 tablespoons bacon pieces (optional)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, sliced
4 taco bowls
2 cups iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
12 cherry tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

Directions

1

Cook ground meat, season with taco seasoning, salt and pepper (or use leftover meat).
2

Peel plantains, cut in 1 1/2 in thick slices and fry for about 12 minutes on medium-high heat or until golden. Turn half-way through to fry evenly. Remove from pan and mash them with the bacon, garlic, and onion. Form 4 half circles and set aside.
3

Cover the bottom of each bowl with lettuce, tomato and ground meat. Top with mofongo, tomato and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Add corn and black beans for an extra touch of flavor. You can also include avocado or mango.

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Got leftover ground beef? How about using it for mofongo tacos bowls? They are perfect for a taco afternoon with family and friends. Recycle all your leftovers to create delicious bowls!