Season 11 - Dinner / S11D23
Guava-Glazed Churrasco with Garlic Mofongo
Story
When Don Luis was a young man, he saved up for a special dinner at a tiny restaurant tucked away in the mountains of Puerto Rico. He still remembers the sizzling sound of the churrasco hitting the grill and the chef brushing a guava glaze over the steak like it was a secret ritual. That first bite? A flavor explosion! 💥 Sweet, smoky, garlicky, and a little tangy. Years later, Don Luis recreated that magic in his rustic kitchen for his grandson, using guava paste and a touch of vinegar to balance the sweetness. He paired it with garlic mofongo — mashed green plantains with crispy pork and olive oil, just like abuela used to make. 👴🏼🥄 “This,” he said, handing over the fork, “is how you remember who you are with every bite.” Time & Nutrition
Ingredients
- For the Guava-Glazed Churrasco:
- 2 lbs skirt steak (churrasco)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup guava paste (cut into chunks)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes for a spicy twist
- For the Garlic Mofongo:
- 4 green plantains, peeled and sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup chicharrón (pork cracklings), crushed
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- 1Prep the Churrasco:
- 2Season the skirt steak with salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. Let it marinate while you make the mofongo. 🧄🌿
- 3Make the Guava Glaze:
- 4In a saucepan, melt guava paste with red wine vinegar over low heat. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Set aside. 🍈🔥
- 5Fry the Plantains:
- 6Heat oil in a skillet and fry plantain slices until golden brown. Drain and transfer to a pilón (or large bowl). 🍌💥
- 7Mash the Mofongo:
- 8Mash the fried plantains with butter, garlic, crushed chicharrón, and salt. Mix until chunky but combined. Add lime juice if using. 🥣💪
- 9Cook the Churrasco:
- 10Grill or pan-sear the steak over high heat for 3–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Brush with guava glaze in the last minute of cooking. 🔥🍖
- 11Serve It Up:
- 12Slice the churrasco and serve over a dome of mofongo. Drizzle extra glaze on top for that final wow! ✨
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