Pastelón de Carne with Fresh Greens

Pastelón de Carne with Fresh Greens

mealsyoulove.com

A comforting Puerto Rican 'lasagna' layered with fried sweet plantains, seasoned ground beef, and a savory cheese topping, served with a crisp mixed green salad

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Ingredients

  • 8 ripe yellow plantains
  • 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (medium, chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 package sazon con achiote
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 10 ounces mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing

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