Best 5 Pastelon De Platanos Maduros Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the allure of Pastelón de Plátanos Maduros, a delectable casserole that harmonizes the contrasting flavors of sweet plantains and savory ground beef. This traditional Venezuelan dish is a testament to the ingenuity of culinary fusion, showcasing the vibrant flavors of Latin American cuisine. Our comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of Pastelón de Plátanos Maduros, providing step-by-step instructions for creating both the classic and vegetarian variations. Discover the secrets behind achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures, ensuring that each bite is a symphony of taste. Whether you're a seasoned cook or embarking on your culinary journey, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create an exceptional Pastelón de Plátanos Maduros that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTELON DE PLATANO MADURO (DOMINICAN-STYLE YELLOW PLANTAIN PIE)



Pastelon de Platano Maduro (Dominican-Style Yellow Plantain Pie) image

This is a typical dish from the Dominican Republic. It can be used as the main dish, with a salad on the side. You can also have it as a side. It's a healthy and delicious meal. It's an easy to make recipe. Enjoy it!

Provided by Mirelly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
10 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
½ cube chicken bouillon
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place plantains and salt into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until plantains turn a darker yellow; add 1 cup water to the pot, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash plantains, milk, and butter together in the pot until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, and chicken bouillon, adding water if mixture gets too dry, in hot oil until beef is browned and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 of the mashed plantains into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour meat mixture over the plantains and top with Cheddar cheese. Spread remaining mashed plantains over the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until plantains are golden and filling is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.9 calories, Carbohydrate 100.6 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 739.2 mg, Sugar 48 g

PASTELóN DE PLáTANO MADURO [RECIPE + VIDEO] RIPE PLANTAIN CASSEROLE



Pastelón de Plátano Maduro [Recipe + Video] Ripe Plantain Casserole image

Learn how to make pastelon de platano maduro, a ripe plantain casserole with the delicate sweetness of ripe plantains, flavorful beef filling, and melting cheese. Pure bliss.

Provided by Clara Gonzalez

Categories     Lunch     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion ([65g], minced)
1 tablespoon mashed garlic
1 pound minced beef ([454g] )
1 cup tomato sauce ( [115g])
1 bell pepper (seeded and minced )
1½ teaspoons salt ((or more, to taste))
½ teaspoons pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground) ((or more, to taste))
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro ( (or parsley))
6 plantain (ripe, yellow)
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter (salted) (plus extra to grease pan.)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ((see notes))

Steps:

  • Find recipe and instructions for filling here.
  • Peel the plantains and boil adding 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. Once the plantains are fork tender (15 - 20 mins), remove them from the heat.
  • Take the plantains out of the water right away, and mash them with a fork. Add the butter and keep mashing until it is very smooth with no lumps.
  • Grease a 1-inch tall baking pan. Put half of the plantain mixture in the baking pan. Cover with half of the cheese. Cover the cheese with the meat. Cover with the remaining plantain mixture. Cover with the rest of the cheese.
  • Cook in preheated oven to 350 °F [175 °C] until the top is golden brown.
  • It will be easier to serve if you wait five minutes after removing it from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 1452 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PASTELóN (PUERTO RICAN PLANTAIN "LASAGNA")



Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain

Pastelón is a classic Puerto Rican dish made with layers of thinly-sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese! Think of it as a Puerto Rican version of lasagna. It's the perfect casserole to make for a potluck or family gathering.

Provided by Marta Rivera

Categories     Dinner     Casserole

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F: Lightly grease a 10x10 casserole dish (for a thicker pastelón) or 9x13 casserole dish (for a thinner pastelón) with nonstick cooking spray or butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 556 mg, Sugar 24 g, Fat 34 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PASTELóN RECIPE BY TASTY



Pastelón Recipe by Tasty image

Pastelón is a Puerto Rican dish with many interpretations across the island. Our version nestles thinly sliced, fried sweet plantains between layers of savory ground beef and mozzarella cheese. The beef mixture can be made a day before assembling the pastelón--just refrigerate until ready to use!

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small bunch fresh cilantro
1 small bunch fresh culantro
1 red bell pepper, small , roughly chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1 medium head garlic, cloves seperated and peeled
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ¼ cups canola oil, divided
5 pimento-stuffed spanish olives, thinly sliced into rounds
1 lb ground beef
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons dried adobo seasoning, divided
1 ¼ teaspoons sazon goya seasoning powder, with saffron
1 can tomato sauce
4 very ripe plantains
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • To the bowl of a food processor, add the cilantro, culantro, onion, red and green bell peppers, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Pulse until combined. The sofrito should have the consistency of a tapenade.
  • Heat ¼ cup (60 ml) of canola oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the sofrito and fry, stirring constantly, until deepened in color but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the olives to the pan and stir to combine.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Season with the ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of adobo seasoning, the Sazón seasoning, and the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed into the meat, about 7 minutes. Transfer the beef mixture to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon, discarding any excess liquid. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and set aside.
  • Peel the plantains, cut in half crosswise, then slice each half lengthwise to get 4 thin slices.
  • Heat the remaining cup of canola oil in the same pan over medium-high heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Test one plantain slice in the oil--if it bubbles and sizzles, the oil is ready.
  • Fry the plantains in batches until they are lightly browned on the edges and tender in the centers, 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally with a fork. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season on both sides with salt.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Arrange a single layer of plantains in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Using a slotted spoon, top with about half of the meat mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella over the meat sauce. Repeat with more plantains, the remaining meat sauce, and another cup of mozzarella. Finish with the remaining plantains.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the remaining teaspoon of adobo seasoning.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the plantains, then cover the baking dish with foil.
  • Bake the pastelón until the eggs are set and the cheese is bubbly, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the oven to broil. Uncover the dish and sprinkle the remaining cup of mozzarella over the top. Broil for 5 minutes, or until cheese on top is golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1217 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 33 grams

PASTELON DE PLATANOS MADUROS



Pastelon De Platanos Maduros image

Pastelon is a Puerto Rican dish first recommended to me by one of my nurses, who is from Puerto Rico. Picture a lasagna, but instead of noodles for the separating layers, you use plantains. It's SO good! There are many variations, but this is how I prepare it. Plus, a lot of the common additions to Pastelon - like capers, olives or raisins, if you desire.This is Maldo's recipe and made it last night and thought I'd share ;) I used my recipe #207700.

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 large white onion, diced
sofrito sauce (use your own, I did recipe #207700) or use goya's sofrito sauce
1/4 cup tomato sauce (I used Hunt's)
sazon goya, with annato and cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
olive oil or vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup corn niblets (from the can, that is the way the recipe is written)
1/2 cup French style green bean (from the can, that is the way the recipe is written)
4 -6 ripe plantains (you should see lots of black, that is sweet)
4 -6 ounces cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat dash of oil, sofrito, Sazon, onion and garlic on medium heat until well sauteed.
  • Add ground beef and tomato sauce and stir until well cooked, but not dry.
  • Drain any grease.
  • Make sure ground beef is well ground (that it has no chunks).
  • Add corn and string beans to mixture.
  • Add cheese to picadillo (ground beef), if using, it helps to bind the meat together.
  • Peel and slice plantains lengthwise.
  • If the plantains are large, you'll probably get about three-four lengths per plantain.
  • Saute plantain slices in medium-hot oil for a few mintues, flipping halfway through cooking.
  • Set slices on paper toweled tray or use a brown garbage bag, and allow the oil to be absorbed; and pat dry.
  • Layer plantains along bottom of greased 9x9 pan.
  • Pour two eggs, beaten, over bottom layer.
  • Top with ground beef layer.
  • Repeat plantain and beef layers, making sure the plantain layer is the top.
  • Optional cheese layer on top.
  • Cook in 350ºF oven for about 35 minutes, making sure eggs are cooked and not watery.
  • ENJOY!

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, use ripe plantains and fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
  • To make sure the pastelon is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center and make sure it comes out clean.
  • You can add other ingredients to the pastelon, such as cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, or vegetables.
  • Serve the pastelon with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole on top.

Conclusion:

Pastelon de platanos maduros is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover plantains and is a surefire hit with family and friends. With its sweet and savory flavors, crispy crust, and creamy filling, pastelon de platanos maduros is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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