Foryoueats: Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna)

Foryoueats: Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna)

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This Puerto Rican dish layers ripe plantains with seasoned ground beef, onions, and peppers, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. It's a unique twist on

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Ingredients

  • 4 ripe plantains, about 3 to 3 1/4 pounds
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (preferably ground round) or ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning blend
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sazón flavoring blend, store-bought or homemade ,optional
  • 1 small white onion, minced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper, minced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon recaito flavoring base ( store-bought or homemade ), or 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 6 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups Monterey jack, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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