Foryoueats: Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna)

Name: Foryoueats: Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna)
Total time: 60 min
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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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 lasagna, with the sweetness of the...

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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