Pastelon de platano y carne (Sweet plaintain and me

Name: Pastelon de platano y carne (Sweet plaintain and meat pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 2 slice Bacon or salt pork chopped; 2 tbsp Apple sauce unsweetened; 2 hard boiled eggs chopped; 1 envelope Ham flavor bullion; 2 envelope Sazon goya; 1/4 Diced onion; 1/4 cup Diced tomato; 1/4 cup Diced sweet peppers; 5 Spanish olives w/pimento chopped; 1 pinch Oregano,Cumin, Cilantro; 1 tbsp Sofrito (see recipe); 1/2 can Tomato sauce; 5 Sweet plaintains (yellow/ black skin); 1 cup Butter; 1 cup heavy cream or milk; 1/4 tsp Salt; 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb Ground beef
2 slice Bacon or salt pork chopped
2 tbsp Apple sauce unsweetened
2 hard boiled eggs chopped
1 envelope Ham flavor bullion
2 envelope Sazon goya
1/4 Diced onion
1/4 cup Diced tomato
1/4 cup Diced sweet peppers
5 Spanish olives w/pimento chopped
1 pinch Oregano,Cumin, Cilantro
1 tbsp Sofrito (see recipe)
1/2 can Tomato sauce
5 Sweet plaintains (yellow/ black skin)
1 cup Butter
1 cup heavy cream or milk
1/4 tsp Salt
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese

1
Cut plaintain ends and into thirds.
2
Boil in salted water with skin until fork tender.
3
Cook bacon and brown your meat in the drippins.
4
Add chopped and diced veggies, bullion, sazon, sofrito and spices.
5
Cook until veggies are translucent, about 5 mins.
6
And applesauce, tomato sauce and chopped eggs.
7
Simmer on low until all the ingredients are combined.
8
Taste and add your own flavors as necessary.
9
Mix should have a bit of sweetness to it.
10
Preheat oven and butter your lasagna pan.
11
Set aside.
12
The plaintains should be ready when the skin starts to separate from the plaintain.
13
Remove skin and mash with butter,milk and cheese.
14
Place 1/2 of plaintain mix on bottom of pan and spread evenly, Add all of the meat mix( I use a strainer to drain any oils from meat before dropping into pan).
15
Pour remaining plaintain mix and spread evenly.
16
Sprinkle any type of cheese as desired on top of pastelon.
17
(I use fresh grated parm)
18
Heat in oven for 30 mins until bubbly and enjoy!
19
Buen Provecho mi gente!

1194

kcal

Calories

109

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Ground beef, 2 slice Bacon or salt pork chopped, 2 tbsp Apple sauce unsweetened, 2 hard boiled eggs chopped, and more.

Yes, Pastelon de platano y carne (Sweet plaintain and meat pie) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Pastelon de platano y carne (Sweet plaintain and meat pie)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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