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Plato Típico Hondureño

A traditional Honduran dish — the plato típico is the great family plate of Honduras: grilled beef, white rice, red beans, fried ripe plantains, and fresh tortillas all on one generous plate.

⏱ 25 minPrep time
🔥 35 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 DinnerCategory
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Plato Típico Hondureño

A traditional Honduran dish — the plato típico is the great family plate of Honduras: grilled beef, white rice, red beans, fried ripe plantains, and fresh tortillas all on one generous plate. Served in comedores from Tegucigalpa to the coast, it is the meal Hondurans point to when asked what home tastes like.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Marinate the steak with the sour orange juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least one hour
  2. Cook the rice: rinse it, toast it briefly in a little oil, add two cups of water and salt, and simmer covered until fluffy
  3. Make the chismol by dicing the tomatoes and onion finely and mixing with the culantro, a squeeze of lime, and salt
  4. Warm the beans gently in their broth, keeping them soupy
  5. Fry the plantain slices in oil until deep golden and caramelized on both sides, then drain
  6. Grill the steak over high heat for three to four minutes per side for medium, rest it, then slice against the grain
  7. Plate the rice, beans, tajadas, and beef, and serve with warm tortillas, chismol, avocado, and a dollop of crema

💡 Chef tips & storage

Any grillable cut works — pollo asado or grilled pork chops are common swaps. The chismol is essential; its bright acidity cuts through the richness of the plate.

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Recipe details

Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Servings4
CategoryDinner
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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