Pastelon De Platano Recipe

Name: Pastelon De Platano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; ½ cup pitted olive; pepper; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 12 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons cooking wine; 1 lb ground beef; ⅓ cup raisins; 6 plantains, ripe but not overripe; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves
½ cup pitted olive
pepper
2 green bell peppers, chopped
12 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons cooking wine
1 lb ground beef
⅓ cup raisins
6 plantains, ripe but not overripe
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

1
Pour the olive oil in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat.
2
Add the remaining ingredients included in (A).
3
SautZ for about five minutes.
4
Stir the ground beef into the ingredients already in the saucepan.
5
Cook for about ten minutes.
6
Add the raisins.
7
Continue to cook for another ten minutes or until the meat is cooked but not dry.
8
You may want to remove the bay leaves at this time.
9
Slice the plantains lengthwise.
10
Use a separate saucepan to fry the plantain slices over medium heat in two tablespoonfuls of olive oil.
11
Remove from the saucepan.
12
Wipe excess oil with paper napkings.
13
Use a deep square baking pan.
14
Grease thoroughly with about half of the melted butter.
15
Cover the bottom of the pan with a row of plantains.
16
Add enough of the cooked meat to make a layer, following the style for preparing lasagna.
17
Alternate rows of plantains and meat until both are used up.
18
Pour the remaining melted butter over the pie.
19
Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
20
Bake at 350 degrees for about twenty minutes.

735

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, ½ cup pitted olive, pepper, 2 green bell peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pastelon De Platano falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pastelon De Platano

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