Pastelón (Sweet Plantain “Lasagna”)

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter square pan with 1 tbs of butter.

2. 2

   Combine, beef, onion, pepper, garlic, cilantro, adobo, oregano, vinegar and sazon. Mix well.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet at medium-high heat with 2 Tbs of olive oil, add meat mixture.

4. 4

   Cook beef until brown and of the juices bubble up, add bay leaves, olives, raisins and tomato sauce. Mix and let simmer for 10 minutes, set aside.

5. 5

   Heat a large frying pan with vegetable oil, just enough to coat the bottom. Fry plantains for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and slitely crispy. Drain on a plate with paper towel, set aside.

6. 6

   To assemble pastelon: Take your prepared square pan, start with a layer of plantains, then beef, then a fistful of cheese, repeat. You want to finish with cheese and plantains. Beat 3 eggs with 2 Tbs of milk, pour over the pastelon. Let it sit for a minute allowing the egg to soak in. Top off with just a bit more cheese.

7. 7

   Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.