Plantain and Meat Casserole Recipe

Name: Plantain and Meat Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 1 pound ground beef; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 1 red or green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 2 cups chopped tomatoes (canned are fine); 1 recipe Platanos Maduros (page 472); 2 eggs, lightly beaten, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
1 pound ground beef
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 red or green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
2 cups chopped tomatoes (canned are fine)
1 recipe Platanos Maduros (page 472)
2 eggs, lightly beaten, optional

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Put the oil in a large skillet and turn the heat to medium-high.
3
A minute later, add the meat and some salt and pepper and cook, stirring to break up lumps, until it loses its color, just a couple of minutes.
4
Remove with a slotted spoon and add the onion and bell pepper.
5
Cook, stirring occasionally, until quite soft, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, and tomatoes and some more salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is saucy, 15 to 20 minutes.
7
(This is a good time to saute the plantains if you have not already done so.)
8
Return the beef to the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes; taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
9
Use about a third of the sauce to make a thin layer at the bottom of an 8- or 9-inch square casserole or similar-size dish.
10
Top with a layer of plantains, then more sauce, then the remaining plantains, then finally the remaining sauce.
11
Pour the eggs over all if you like.
12
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until heated through, then serve hot or at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight before covering with foil and reheating in a 250F oven.

502

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, 1 pound ground beef, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1 large onion, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Plantain and Meat 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Plantain and Meat Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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