Pastelon (Puerto Rican Layered Casserole) Recipe

Name: Pastelon (Puerto Rican Layered Casserole)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/3 cup sofrito; 8 green olives, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 cup recao; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; cooking spray; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 6 large ripe plantains - peeled, halved, and each half cut lengthwise into 4 slices; 5 large eggs; 1 (9 ounce) package frozen French cut green beans, thawed and drained; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup sofrito
8 green olives, finely chopped
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup recao
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
cooking spray
3/4 cup vegetable oil
6 large ripe plantains - peeled, halved, and each half cut lengthwise into 4 slices
5 large eggs
1 (9 ounce) package frozen French cut green beans, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove meat from pan; drain fat.
2
Place tomato sauce, sofrito, green olives, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, recao, and oregano in the skillet. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Return ground beef to skillet; reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes more.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
4
Pour oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry plantain slices until golden, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
5
Beat eggs thoroughly in a bowl; add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6
Line the bottom of the baking pan with half the plantains, overlapping as needed. Layer ground beef mixture, green beans, and remaining plantains; pour eggs on top. Top with mozzarella cheese.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set and cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

965

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/3 cup sofrito, 8 green olives, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pastelon (Puerto Rican Layered Casserole) 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.

Pastelon (Puerto Rican Layered Casserole)

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