Casado is the quintessential Costa Rican dish. A complete and balanced meal that combines protein, grains and fresh vegetables on a single plate.
⏱ 30 min👨🍳 Fácil🍽 4 personas
Ingredienti
Step-by-step preparation
1
🔪 Prepare the meat
Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet and cook the meat until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
2
🍚 Cook the rice
If not already prepared, cook the white rice in a pot with water and salt until tender.
3
🫘 Heat the beans
In a small pot, heat the cooked black beans with a little water. You can mash them slightly if desired.
4
🍌 Fry the plantains
Slice the ripe plantains and fry them in hot oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
5
🥗 Prepare the salad
Chop the lettuce and fresh tomato. Dress with lime juice, salt and pepper to taste.
6
🍽️ Serve the casado
On a large plate, distribute the rice, beans, meat, fried plantains and fresh salad in portions. Enjoy!
💡 Chef's tip: Casado is perfect for using leftover meat and vegetables from the day before. You can customize the sides with whatever you have available.