Arroz a la Cubana

Arroz a la Cubana is a flavorful ground beef hash traditionally served with rice, saba bananas, and fried eggs. It’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and a hearty meal that’s sure to be a dinner favorite.

It’s debatable whether Arroz a la Cubana did originate from Cuba, as its name implies, but the dish does exist in many Spanish-speaking countries. There are many regional varieties, from the meatless boiled rice with tomato sauce or sofrito, fried eggs, and plantains of Spain, or the more hefty version consisting of white rice, fried hot dog Weiner, fried egg, and fried plantains of Peru.

Filipino arroz cubano

In Philippine cuisine, arroz cubano is composed of four elements: savory minced beef, rice, sunny-side-up eggs, and fried bananas.

  • Ground beef- I like to prepare mine with a simple addition of green peas, but feel free to cook it picadillo-style with potatoes, carrots, raisins, and bell peppers.
  • Rice- usually steamed rice, but it’s also common to pair the dish with sinangag for breakfast
  • Bananas- while fried saba bananas are traditional, some use Dole or cavendish bananas as well.
  • Fried eggs- sunny-side-up eggs with soft, runny yolks
  • This hearty feast fits the bill if you’re looking for an easy recipe to add to your meal rotation. It’s simple to make and can be quickly put together for busy weeknight dinners.

    But don’t let its ease of prep deceive you! This Cuban rice is everything but lacking in flavor. It’s hearty, tasty, and filled with comforting flavors the whole family will love!

    How to serve?

  • Arroz a la Cubana makes a filling meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
  • To assemble, shape a generous scoop of steamed rice into a dome using a cup. Place rice on a plate, top with a fried egg, and serve with the savory minced beef and slices of fried bananas.
  • Storage and reheating instructions

  • Store in a container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in a wide pan over medium heat to 165 F. Or microwave at 2 to 3-minute intervals, stirring well between each interval to distribute heat.
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