PASTELON DE PLATANOS MADUROS
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
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!
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Asim Asim
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Derrick Ortega
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.
Allia Bella
[email protected]The pastelon was a little dry. I think I should have added more sauce.
My Devices
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar in the plantains.
Mudasir Zaman
[email protected]I made this pastelon for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.
JAADDS
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pastelon came out delicious. I especially liked the addition of the plantains, which gave the dish a unique flavor.
Chouderysaqib Chattha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pastelon turned out great! It was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. My family loved it.
John Zabala
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The plantains were perfectly cooked and the beef was tender and flavorful. The cheese added a nice creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.
eddie nash
[email protected]I've made this pastelon several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The plantains add a unique sweetness that pairs perfectly with the beef and cheese. I highly recommend this recipe.
David Garland
[email protected]This pastelon de plátanos maduros was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet plantains, savory beef, and creamy cheese was divine. The dish was easy to make and looked impressive when I brought it out to the table.