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Pastelon Casserole Recipe

A delicious Puerto Rican casserole made with layers of sweet plantains, savory ground beef, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large ripe plantains peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.
  • Add ground beef, cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a baking dish, layer half of the sliced plantains. Spread the beef mixture over the plantains. Top with remaining plantains and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:

Pastelon is a great dish for family gatherings. You can prepare it ahead of time and bake it when ready to serve.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Ground Beef, Plantains
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