Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna) Recipe

Name: Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna) Recipe
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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Pastelón is a classic Puerto Rican dish made with layers of thinly-sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese. It's a great casserole to make for a potluck or larger family gathering.

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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