Puerto Rican Stuffed Sweet Plantains aka Canoes || Canoas de Plátanos Maduros Boricua || SO CHEESY

Puerto Rican stuffed sweet plantains is a classic Puerto Rican dish that will blow your socks off. If you’re a sucker for sweet and salty dishes then this recipe is going to be your new jam! The beef picadillo I used to stuff the plantains is seasoned to PERFECTION and is infinitely versatile. It can be made with ground turkey, chicken, pork, heck even lentils if ur a vegetarian. You can stuff it in the sweet plantains here like I did, but you can all use it to stuff tostones cups, empanadas, pastelon, fried mashed potato balls, the options are endless. It’s so good it can absolutely be eaten all by itself or on top of a mound of fluffy white rice.
The cheese in this recipe is optional but definitely recommended. I hope this recipe can become a regular in your household. Don’t forget the Malta India!
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Ingredients & instructions
4 maduros (sweet plantain)
Puerto Rican white cheese ( if you can’t find this any cheese your prefer will work)
Mozzarella melting cheese
Beef Picadillo:
1 pound ground beef
7-10 ají dulce (can be found at your local Hispanic supermarket, optional)
7 culantro leaves (can be found at your local Hispanic supermarket, if not use more cilantro )
1/2 bunch of cilantro
1 red pepper diced
1 green pepper diced
1 medium onion Diced
Adobo
Onion powder
Garlic powder
1 dash Grace browning sauce
Pitted Olives + olive juice (to taste)
Juice of half a lime
PREHEAT OVEM TO 375F
1. Peel the sweet plantains and fry them in oil on medium high heat for about 12-15 minutes or until cooked through and tender
2. In a separate pan, sautée the onions and peppers on medium high heat
3. Add the ground beef, seasonings, herbs and browning sauce. Cook until browned.
4. Finish ground beef with olives and lime juice.
5. Make sure the cooked sweet plantains are cool enough to handle. With a knife make a vertical cut in the sweet plantain but be sure not to cut it entirely in half.
6. Spread the sweet plantain open like a canoe.
7. Stuff with cheese and ground beef.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 375 or until cheese is golden brown.
ENJOY!
Lets connect on Instagram: @erica_thecreator or scan the QR code at the end of the video.
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[@TheLisaDeesDelightsShow]

I can’t believe I never had this before. I will definitely be making this! Omg

[@prudyskitchen6630]

I love plantains too much. This recipe is mine, I love it!

[@wandaviruet3621]

Love it❤❤ with the Malta deliciousssss🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@erica_thecreator]

The best right!

[@juliepelegrino3789]

I’m doing this right now following your recipe to the T… thank you for sharing

[@erica_thecreator]

Hi Julie! I hope you enjoyed it 😃 ♥️ thank you for trusting my recipe!

[@QUETRAELIBA]

Hay mamá que ricas y como me gustan las canoa y te han quedado espectacular

[@erica_thecreator]

Ay muchas gracias por tu apoyo! Ya tu sabes que siempre veo tus videos y me encanta tus recetas ❤️

[@timetraveller1979]

Looks awesome..also culantro🙌🙌🙌

[@CoachVinoLLC]

I’ve NEVER had these but always wanted them. They look amazing! WEPA! 🇵🇷

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you! They’re really good, try them if u ever get the opportunity, u won’t regret it 😃

[@MutualistSoc]

Went to Puerto Rico, San Juan and stopped at a shop on the side of the highway and got these. It was delicious!

[@erica_thecreator]

So delicious right! Love sweet and salty together

[@MetaMims]

Mouth watering! This is something I would pay $$$ at a Puerto Rican restaurant.

[@erica_thecreator]

Stay tuned!

[@2845-x5w]

I have never seen these, ever. Most importantly, I thank you for eating the greatness that you buy and cook. Thank you!

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@loveangelprinces1]

Delicious! Gracias por compartir la receta de Puerto Rico! 🥰

[@nilliehardcore]

A childhood favorite. And of course gotta have Malta India with it. 🇵🇷👍

[@dianaharris3223]

❤ looking amazing!

[@nicolerivera765]

I can't wait to make this! I need this in my life!

[@erica_thecreator]

Yey! That’s music to my ears 😃 please let me know how u like them if you try them. They’re honestly DELICIOUS 🤤! Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@sumiscookhouse7183]

Wow mouthwatering recipe, like the whole processing, fully watched 👍

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@goochmcduck4285]

Yasss when I was in Puerto Rico I had these one of the most amazing things I’ve ever eaten. Great video thank you so much

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you for watching! Aren’t they delicious? I love that sweet and salty combo 😍😍😍

[@terrimac380]

Estos se ven deliciosos!! Thank you for sharing . I can’t wait to try these!

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope you enjoy them!

[@patrickfarley8036]

Thank you Erica! I haven't had canoes since I left Brooklyn decades ago! Now that I know how to make it, I WILL! I was wondering if you ever make "pastelles"? I may be spelling it wrong but it sounds like "pah tell ay". It's a seasoned meat mixture inside a plantain batter and wrapped up in banana leaves and tied like a little square package and then boiled. When it's done, it looks like a kinish made out of gelatine.😅 You know what I'm talking about? I know it's a lot of work, we only got it at Easter and Christmas cause it was so much work you had to make a lot of it! Well, I'll keep watching your channel for it! Thanks again for this one though! ✌️

[@erica_thecreator]

Pasteles, they are amazing, I’m glad you enjoy them as much as i do (i have to admit I’m #teamketchup when it comes to pasteles)! I am coming back soon and have that on the top of my list, thank you for your comment 😌

[@Maplecook]

Puerto Rican cooking just ROCKS!!! Wow!! =)

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you so much! 😃 btw; love your channel!

[@IAmMomhousekeeperinhartfordct]

The one thing about us puerto ricans and this is important for those doing our dishes is we do not measure things, cooking is within our souls, a little means about a tsb or half a tsp. When you make our food pay attention to what un poquito means (a little) Means, and assume in your memory if you saw a spoon or less. Because since we start cooking at 7 yrs of age, we never measure, it's in our blood, we sprinkle and add.

[@erica_thecreator]

Yes u hit the nail right on the head, i love your comment! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time out to comment ❤️

[@ivane.degonzalez7520]

Exactly! 😊

[@alwinsebastian7499]

That's true for every cultures

[@travispowell2471]

These are magic.

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you Travis! 😃

[@MrARivera101]

About to be making this today while listening to some Salsa! Getting dressed now to get some cheese and fresh cilantro! I would say wish me luck but my ancestors cooking skill tend to take over when cooking and listening to salsa 😉 🥰😛🔪🍽🍻

[@erica_thecreator]

I love that!! Let them ancestors do all the seasoning for you lol let me know how it turns out. REMEMBER the more cheese the merrier 😆 BUEN PROVECHO!

[@isagarcia2503]

I made this a few weeks ago and my husband has been asking me to make this again every 2-3 days I change a few things on the recipe but try to keep it as close to yours. it has become his favorite food.

[@erica_thecreator]

Oh my gosh! The way i just smile from ear to ear 😊 thank you for your beautiful comment, I’m elated that you and your husband are enjoying something i shared so much! I will be returning soon with more recipes, maybe he will have a new second favorite soon lol

[@annmariekowalik9389]

I've always wanted to make them and now I can thank you for sharing this recipe

[@erica_thecreator]

I’m so glad you found it helpful, thank you so much for watching I hope you enjoy them as much as I do ♥️♥️

[@feastfestbyhira7723]

Looks so good amazing sharing like 9 👍

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@NiaKnowles]

looks great

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you 😊

[@francheskacarranza6328]

Thank u for teaching me how to cook! 😊

[@camilleamato432]

I love these... Delish

[@livinglifewithtia6776]

Hey this dish looks delicious. I’m new to your channel. I enjoyed watching tfs. 👍🏾

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you for watching! I just subbed to your channel, i love seafood boils! ❤️

[@ginagarcia2747]

Amazing???pa que tu lo sepas 😋😋👍👐manos santas god bless you....yummy??

[@pearlivory3483]

My Behind needs to go to Puerto Rico!!

[@erica_thecreator]

Take me with u! I could use a vacation lol 😂

[@Goldielagssi]

This looks Amazing I think I’m going to try this 😍😍😍

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you & please do! Let me know how you like it 😃

[@rococochocolate479]

I make these Omg it’s very tasty I want to try chicken next

[@LamiliciousDelights]

whoa! this recipe is amazing! 1st time knowing about this kind of dish! this looks sooo good! that is overflowing with cheese!!! i want to have that too!!!

[@CCWCooking]

Receta muy rica! Me gusto tu comida Saludos cordiales de Francia 👋🏻

[@erica_thecreator]

Gracias amigo! Un complemento de un chef verdadero; te lo agradezco 😊

[@CCWCooking]

@@erica_thecreator gracias por tus palabras muy amables ☺️ Abrazos 👋🏻

[@Jesusisgod444]

Sending a big applaud 👏 to you ma’am! What an amazing dish! 😍

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@elsaruizlaboy4152]

Fantastic!!!!!

[@phenixmccoy4387]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@saraskitchen3787]

Looks so yummy recipe ❤❤👍👍

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you ❤️

[@nicemomasmr]

My mouth is watering 🤤🤤

[@TheLisaDeesDelightsShow]

How did I miss all this Yumminess. Yeeaasss! I want some!!!

[@jl-pn9jb]

Can’t wait to use your recipe. I would love to see how you prepare it like a lasagna that sounds amazing too! Thank you!

[@ernestoortiz6489]

Good job Erica. Well done 👍

[@HanaaKitchen]

Enak masakan nya 🥰🥰

[@jenelkefraser8301]

This looks amazing

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you! And thank you for watching! 😃

[@jenelkefraser8301]

@@erica_thecreator ur welcome

[@emilygalarza5036]

definitivamente delicioso! me quedooo ricooo

[@erica_thecreator]

Ay que bueno! Me alegra que te haya gustado ❤️ 😃

[@saimaakkitchen7111]

Nice sharing recipe 🤝🔔

[@JafrinJChannel]

nice menu..i like it

[@dcarof]

Piñón, chica! Thanks for the recipe. I'll probably use less cheese. 🤣

[@erica_thecreator]

Lol i tried to film a piñón video a few months, it was a disaster i made 4 different trips to 4 different stores(i went back home to film between each trip) and all of the plátano maduros, even the blackest of the black ones weren’t ripe enough when i would open them up and fry them! It was wild i couldn’t believe it, it wasn’t meant for me to film that recipe that day lol! I will try again soon!

[@grenitasmith9008]

I'm going to make this looks delicious 😋

[@Elijah_Rodriguez9900]

🇵🇷 definitely going to try this gotta represent for my bourica’s

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you so much for watching, let me know how u like it! I have more classic Puerto Rican videos on my channel, it’s the holidays so u know how we do 🎄❤️ 😃

[@Elijah_Rodriguez9900]

I most definitely will💙 us ricans throw down in the kitchen and god bless 🤍 and keeping up the good work from another Puerto Rican to another Puerto Rican 🤝 we stand together 🇵🇷💙 #PR4L

[@I_AM_LYNASIA.04.91]

This looks delicious ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kerrymims3736]

Oh that's nice nice 👀

[@erica_thecreator]

So nice u gotta say it twice lol! Thank you for watching 😃

[@geanettesamuel7193]

I love it love it love this is actually the second time making this dish 😍 😋 💕

[@erica_thecreator]

It’s delicious right! Sweet and salty all in one omg so good 👏 👏 👏

[@geanettesamuel7193]

@@erica_thecreator I can't wait to eat this dish it's in my oven as we speak 😋 Great recipe 👌

[@kbcharms]

I hope you have a restaurant or something cause the food you make looks good

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you stay tuned!! 👀

[@florenceflora8869]

Its really looking yummy,,new friend

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@vanessal2462]

More cheese 🥰 I like your style.

[@erica_thecreator]

The more cheese the merrier 😊 💜, thank you so much for watching! I have another video coming out this weekend 😃

[@mauriciowendello7411]

Fire! Bout to whip fosho 👨‍🍳

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you! They’re really delicious and easy to make, i hope you make them, if so let me know how they turned out 😃

[@mauriciowendello7411]

@@erica_thecreator I most definitely will! 💯

[@lydiavazquez4411]

Great recipe. Thank you . What is frying time per side so the plantains cook inside. Have you baked the plantain vs frying? Blessings.

[@PeaceLuvDojah]

Your voice is so smooth.

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you! Ironically i hate how i sound when i record 😂 but thank you 🤗 ❤️

[@RecetasYMasConEly]

😋que bien se ve

[@erica_thecreator]

Gracias! ❤️

[@tanyarowell1670]

I love this recipe and ur energy.😊😁 Im making this tonight but I don't have ground beef so ik it sounds wierd but I'm going to slice up some arracheta and fill up the canoa. Ik ik its alil wierd but ur recipe inspired me so I'm using what I got lol. Wish me luck. Buen provecho 😃 🙂

[@erica_thecreator]

Omg that actually sounds delicious! Thank you so much for watching and your sweet comment ❤️ let me know how ur dish turns out, u might be on to something even better than mine, I’m thinking if u add a creamy sauce element it would be even more spectacular with the steak. U got this ❤️ 😃

[@tanyarowell1670]

@@erica_thecreator aww ty and ya I made a sauce with sofrito, garlic, Adobo and tomato sauce and it was soooooo good. Its actually in the oven now so I'm rdy lol I can't wait to try it and ill definitely try it your way too very soon 😊

[@amalyscorner]

Looks so good👌

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@tinkerbella4605]

If you slice the Madura you take a small spoon from the opening and press to the end of it you get a wider space to be able to fill them up easier. Just a suggestion

[@erica_thecreator]

Thanks for the tip! 😊

[@ashleysamaroo]

It's delicious 😋 😍 😊

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@margaritabetancourt1167]

If i can’t find the puertorican cheese what do you suggest I use instead. How does this cheese taste? Thank you they look delicious!

[@erica_thecreator]

Hi Margarita! That’s a really great question! So the Puerto Rican cheese is a pretty neutral tasting cheese, meaning it’s not really funky but it does have a bit of a slightly salty quality to it. I honestly think any cheese you love would be just fine. Thank you so much for watching, please let me know how they turn out, i hope you love them! 😃

[@orlandowilliams5309]

Damn they look hella good. I'm definitely making these 💪🏽💯💙

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you! Please let me know how they turn out 😃 💜

[@AlexRodriguez-bu5tq]

Just stumbled upon this video girl my mouth is watering I'm trynna learn more and cook more traditional puerto rican meals so def subscribing

[@erica_thecreator]

Hi and welcome! I’m so happy you joined ❤️ i got you girl, i have a bunch of new videos on the way 😃

[@anaeli1288]

Yessss! This looks delish! I have to try it. Make pastelon next and I’ll share my arepa recipe with you. 😉

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you! I have something special coming up also sweet plantain, cheese, and meat related bwahahahahahaha

[@monkeybread565]

It must be super good 😊

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank you! It’s really east to make and tastes sooo yummy!

[@monkeybread565]

@@erica_thecreator I'm going to try

[@masakanrumahanmarlini3324]

👍👍👌👌

[@erica_thecreator]

❤️ 🤗

[@zaycuriel6884]

I need some beans with this masterpiece 🥰🥰😍

[@erica_thecreator]

Right! I do have a beans video, be sure to check that out 😊

[@familymadnesss]

Omg u should totally end videos with bueno provecho

[@moniquediggs7347]

Please make those potatoe balls filled with ground meat.

[@erica_thecreator]

Hi Monique, yes I’m dying to film that recipe. Be on the look out for that, they’re called papa rellenas. Aren’t they delicious! 🤤

[@maximumdamage8219]

I made a video on how to make plantains and eggs, and let me tell u, it was bussin

[@nykkiasmith7139]

Erica the creator 🇵🇷🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@erica_thecreator]

Thank u for watching ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TaylorsFSCooking]

Looks awesome, could have used a little more cheese 🧀😁

[@erica_thecreator]

I think Ur right! Lol 😂

[@radicalgamer5748]

my mouth watering holy shit

[@erica_thecreator]

That’s music to my ears! Thank you so much for watching ❤️ ! Please try them and let me know if they lived up to your expectations (i think they will 😉)

[@radicalgamer5748]

@@erica_thecreator will do!!!

[@patsnationok1373]

Kind of like pastelon I need to try this though 🇵🇷❤️

[@erica_thecreator]

Exactly like pastelon but faster lol, I’m going to actually be filming a pastelon this weekend 😃, thanks for watching!

[@mariac3206]

👍🙏😋

[@jessicakoch7377]

What temp and time in the oven?

[@erica_thecreator]

Hi Jessica, 375F for 12-15 or u til the cheese gets all melty and golden

[@justkeepfishingt]

I boil them for 2 minutes them fill them and put them in oven

[@erica_thecreator]

That’s a cool method, gonna try that next time thanks! 😃

[@chefcynthiaramirez8419]

Please lasagna de platanos maduro

[@erica_thecreator]

Yasss! It coming VERY soon 😃

[@Oliver-hh6hy]

i watched this

[@tinkerbella4605]

I make mine bake. To greasy when you get them

[@erica_thecreator]

I’ve never tried that method, I’m going to try that next time 😃 thanks for watching!

[@8bitbenny]

Pulpo salad please

[@ildikoszekely9574]

More cheese...more cheese. YEAH 😂😂😂. Nope on cilantro/culantro... I'm one of those "blessed" with the aversion 😢

[@mermydon]

Girl!! Your voice have to be sexy so ?? Gosh girl ! Now I am hooked 😍

[@24-Card]

The secret is carrots…

[@willedwrad2126]

this is a jamaican dish my boy