Easy Pastele Stew Recipe

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This unique stew from Puerto Rico  brings together the rich flavors of pork, peppers, tomatoes, and black olives. Shredded plantains make this a hearty stew that's  comforting and warming on a cold night.

Easy Pastele Stew Recipe

Key Ingredients

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-Pork -Onion, garlic, green pepper  -Tomato paste, broth -Black olives and cilantro -Sazon, achiote powder and spices

Add the pork, salt and sazon to a dutch oven and cook until browned.

Step 1

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Add the garlic, white onions, achiote powder and chili flakes and cook 10 minutes more.

Step 2

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Step 3

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Prepare the plantains by peeling them and shredding them with a box grater.

Step 4

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Add the tomato paste and broth and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occassionaly.

Add the tomato plantains to the pot and cook for 30 minutes more.

Step 5

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Add the green pepper, whole black olives, and cilantro to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 6

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Serve the pastele stew over rice and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Step 7

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Peel the plantain by making a long slit down each side, then peeling each side off. Warm water makes this easier!

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