Pastelón Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
4 ripe plantains (3-3.25 lbs).
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1/2 cup vegetable oil.
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1 lb ground beef.
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1 tsp adobo seasoning.
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1.5 tsp sazón blend.
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1 small white onion, minced.
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1 green bell pepper, minced.
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1 tbsp recaito or 2 tbsp cilantro.
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6 stuffed green olives, sliced.
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1 tsp capers.
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1 tsp dried oregano.
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1 cup tomato sauce.
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2 cups shredded cheese, divided.
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2 large eggs.
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1/2 tsp baking soda.
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to exactly 350°F and grease 9x13 or 10x10 casserole dish depending on desired thickness.
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Peel plantains carefully, then slice lengthwise and cut into very thin 1/4-inch slices.
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Heat oil to 300°F in large skillet and fry plantain slices until lightly browned, about 1.5 minutes per side.
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Drain plantains on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon oil in pan.
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Cook ground beef with adobo and sazón seasonings until browned, about 6 minutes.
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Remove meat and cook onions, peppers, and recaito in remaining fat until softened.
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Add olives, capers, and oregano, cooking 2 minutes more.
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Return beef to pan with tomato sauce and simmer briefly.
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Layer plantains in bottom of dish, followed by meat mixture and 1/2 cup cheese.
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Repeat layers once more, reserving 1 cup cheese.
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Add final plantain layer on top.
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Whisk eggs with baking soda until frothy and pour over top layer.
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Bake uncovered 25 minutes.
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Add remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes more until melted.
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Rest 15 minutes before serving for proper slicing.
# Notes:
01 -
Traditional Puerto Rican dish.
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Make ahead friendly.
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Hearty main course.
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Unique layered dish.