Piononos

Very popular in restaurants throughout Puerto Rico

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  plantains, ripe
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  lb  ground sirloin
• 3⁄4 cup scallion, chopped
• 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped
• 1  tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1⁄4 lb chorizo sausage, diced (or hot Italian sausage)
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 3  tomatoes, peeled & chopped
• 3  eggs, beaten
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Slice plantains lengthwise into 8 strips. Fry in vegetable oil until golden & remove. Add olive oil & stir in sirloin. Add next 3 ingredients & stir. Add remaining ingredients except eggs & cook 4 minutes.
2. Coil plantains into 3" circles & secure with toothpicks. Pack centers with meat mixture to make firm patties. Coat patties with beaten eggs & deep fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with rice & salsa.