Jerk Beef on Plantain Chips

Tender beef tenderloin seasoned with spicy jerk paste, seared to perfection and served atop crispy plantain chips with a fresh cilantro-onion salsa. A delicious Caribbean-inspired appetizer that combines bold flavors and contrasting textures.

6 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 piece center-cut beef tenderloin
  • 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning paste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons cocktail onions
  • cup cilantro leaves
  • 24 pieces plantain chips

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Quarter beef lengthwise and pat dry. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and rub jerk paste all over beef.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add beef and sear, turning, 4 to 5 minutes total. Let rest on a cutting board 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Finely chop onions and cilantro together. Top plantain chips with beef, then with onion salsa.

    5 min

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