Loaded Colombian Bandeja Paisa Platter

The ultimate hearty South American feast in one platter

Bandeja paisa is Colombia's most iconic and satisfying feast, combining seared steak, flavorful chorizo, savory beans, and sweet fried plantains on a single loaded platter. It works brilliantly for weekend gatherings because every element brings contrasting textures and bold, comforting flavors. It is the ultimate meal for anyone craving a truly hearty South American classic.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto beans, warmed with cumin and garlic
• 1 lb thin-cut flank steak or skirt steak
• 4 Colombian pork chorizos
• 4 large eggs
• 2 ripe sweet plantains, sliced diagonally
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced into quarters
• 4 small white corn arepas
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the flank steak generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Pan-fry the chorizo sausages over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
3. Sear the steak in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until tender.
4. Fry sliced sweet plantains in oil until golden brown and caramelized.
5. Warm arepas and seasoned beans in separate pans until steaming hot.
6. Fry the eggs sunny-side up in a lightly oiled pan with runny yolks.
7. Assemble large platters with rice, beans, steak, chorizo, plantains, arepa, avocado, and fried egg.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 1075 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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