Beef N Cornbread Wrapped In Banana Leaves Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a skillet, cook ground beef with onions, garlic, and spices until browned.
• STEP 2.Prepare the cornbread dough by mixing cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and milk.
• STEP 3.Divide the cornbread dough into portions and flatten each portion into a disc.
• STEP 4.Place a spoonful of the cooked ground beef in the center of each cornbread disc.
• STEP 5.Fold the edges of the cornbread disc over the beef and seal it with a toothpick.
• STEP 6.Wrap each filled cornbread disc in a piece of banana leaf and secure with kitchen twine.
• STEP 7.Steam the wrapped beef and cornbread parcels for about 30 minutes or until cooked through.
• STEP 8.Remove the banana leaves before serving. Serve hot.

Cooking Tips

• If you can't find banana leaves, you can use aluminum foil as a substitute.
• Add diced bell peppers or jalapenos to the ground beef mixture for added flavor and heat.
• Serve the wrapped parcels with a side of salsa or hot sauce for extra flavor.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover wrapped parcels in the refrigerator.
• Reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Serve the beef and cornbread parcels as a main dish with a side of salad or vegetables.