Sweet Plantain Casserole Recipe

Name: Sweet Plantain Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 lg. very sweet plantains; 4 lb. ground beef; 1 sm. onion, diced; 1 sm. green pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. sofrito; 1/4 cup halved green olives; 8 oz. tomato sauce; Adobo for seasoning; 3 egg whites, beaten; 4 cups mozzerella cheese

Servings: persons

1
1st Layer: Cut sweet plantains long and thin.
2
Fry them until lightly brown.
3
Fill bottom of your casserole dish and brush with egg whites.
4
2nd Layer: In frying pan, saute onion, green pepper, garlic, olives and in a small bit of oil until lightly brown.
5
Add ground beef, sofrito and tomato sauce and fry until beef is browned.
6
Lay a portion on top of the sweet plantains.
7
3rd Layer: Add one cup of mozzerella cheese for every layer.
8
Repeat layers 2 more times and top it off with cheese.
9
Put casserole in oven for 10 to 15 minutes on 350F.
10
Serves up to 8 people.
11
Buen Provecho!

1745

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

Carbs

116

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 lg. very sweet plantains, 4 lb. ground beef, 1 sm. onion, diced, 1 sm. green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Sweet Plantain 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!

Sweet Plantain Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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