Pastelon

Name: Pastelon
Cuisine: American, Latin American, Caribbean
Ingredients: • 3-4 ripe yellow plantains; • 1 lb ground beef; • 1 yellow onion, chopped; • 1 green pepper, chopped; • 1 red pepper, chopped; • Fresh cilantro, chopped; • 2 tbsp sofrito; • 2-3 tbsp butter (for mashing the plantains); shredded cheese of your choice; • Seasonings: adobo, oregano, sazon, etc.; • Tomato sauce

5 steps

I always season and measure with the heart so I don't have exact measurements for this recipe, please season to taste 🫶🏼

Updated at: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:28:23 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per recipe

Calories2255.9 kcal (113%)

Total Fat123.8 g (177%)

Carbs201.8 g (78%)

Sugars108 g (120%)

Protein95.9 g (192%)

Sodium1965 mg (98%)

Fiber16.3 g (58%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1 lbground beef

2 Tbspsofrito

2 Tbspbutter

for mashing the plantains

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the Plantains: Boil yellow plantains with spots until soft, about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, mash them with butter until smooth.

Step 2

Cook the Filling: Sauté chopped onions, green peppers, red peppers, and fresh cilantro until softened. Add 1 lb of ground beef and season with your favorite spices, such as adobo, oregano, and sazon. Stir in some tomato sauce and let it simmer.

Step 3

Layer the Dish: In a baking dish, layer the mashed plantains first, followed by the seasoned beef mixture. Sprinkle in some shredded cheese.

Step 4

Repeat Layers: Continue layering with plantains, meat, and cheese until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of cheese.

Step 5

Bake: Place in the oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.