Farofa cubana de três carnes e banana-da-terra

Ingredientes

• Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros) (cooked and chopped)
• 1 loaf French bread ((Cuban bread or any thick bakery loaf works too))
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut in pieces, divided)
• 1/2 large onion (diced)
• 2 1/2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 lb diced ham
• 1/3 cup green olives (sliced)
• 1/3 cup almonds (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup chicken stock

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add the cubed bread on a baking sheet and bake until bread is dry, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

2. 2

   In a hot large skillet, add butter, onion and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes then add ground beef and ground pork. Cook on medium high heat until ground meat is browned. Drain and return to the heat..

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low. Mix in diced ham, plantains, olives, almonds, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine and heat for 2-3 more minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl to slightly cool.

4. 4

   After mixture has slightly cooled, add cubed bread and chicken stock. Mix together until all is well combined. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until bread is golden brown. Serve immediately.