Bandeja Paisa

Ingredients

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Lime

1, cut into wedges

Fresh cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Red onion

1, diced

Tomato

1, diced

Arepas

2, cooked

Eggs

2, fried

Avocado

1, sliced

Plantains

2, sliced

Pork belly

1 cup, diced

Chorizo

1 cup, sliced

Ground beef

1 cup

White rice

2 cups, cooked

Red beans

1 cup, cooked

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat medium-high and cook the ground beef until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the diced pork belly and cook until crispy. Add the sliced chorizo and cook until browned. Remove both from the skillet and set aside.
3. In a separate skillet, fry the sliced plantains in a bit of oil until golden brown on both sides. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
4. On a large serving platter, arrange the cooked red beans, white rice, ground beef, crispy pork belly, chorizo, fried plantains, and sliced avocado.
5. Top the dish with fried eggs, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, and chopped cilantro for a burst of freshness.
6. Serve the Bandeja Paisa hot with lime wedges on the side for an extra zing.