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Pastellón recipe
Savor the delicious layers of Puerto Rican pastellón!
Ingredients
- 4 plantains
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 garlic
- 200 ml tomato sauce
- 200 g cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Pastellón
- Peel and slice 4 plantains lengthwise into halves before beginning preparation.
- Heat 2 cups of olive oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering and ready for frying.
- Fry the plantain slices for about 5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
- In a large pan, sauté 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped bell pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add 500 g of ground beef to the pan, cooking until browned, stirring frequently for about 8 minutes.
- Mix in 200 g of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly combined in the beef mixture.
- In a baking dish, layer the fried plantains, followed by the beef mixture, and top with 200 g of cheese, repeating as needed.
- Top with the remaining plantains and cheese, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Let the pastellón cool slightly for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven.
- Slice the pastellón and serve warm, showcasing the layers.
What is Pastellón?
Pastellón is a traditional dish from Puerto Rico, baked in the oven, and takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. It is built around ground beef, tomato sauce and cheese. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Pastellón take?
At 90 minutes it is slower than 62% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 35 dishes built on ground beef. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Pastellón?
Use ripe plantains for better sweetness and depth.
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