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Puerto rican pastelon recipes

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Pastelón - Puerto Rican Lasagna! - Kitchen Gidget

Pastelón - this Puerto Rican lasagna is made with sweet slices of plantains instead of noodles, flavorful beef picadillo and lots of cheese!

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From mofongo to alcapurrias, Puerto Rican recipes offer something for everyone. Here's how to make some of Puerto Rico's classic dishes.

Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain "Lasagna")

22 · 60 minutes · Pastelón is a classic Puerto Rican dish made with layers of thinly-sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese! Think of it as a Puerto Rican version of lasagna. It's the perfect casserole to make for a potluck or family gathering.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 lb Ground beef
Produce
  • 1 Green bell pepper, minced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 4 Plantains, about 3 to 3 1/4 pounds, ripe
  • 1 White onion, minced (about 1 cup), small
Refrigerated
  • 2 Eggs, large
Condiments
  • 1 tsp Capers
  • 6 Pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Adobo seasoning blend
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tbsp Recaito flavoring base, store-bought or homemade
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sazon flavoring blend
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
Dairy
  • 2 cups Monterey jack
Pastelón Puerto Rico Recipe Authentic Easy Instant Pot Video Caribbean Food Pastelon Platano Maduro

2 · 33 minutes · Puerto Rican pastelón is a Caribbean dish of ground beef, ripe plantains, yummy Latin seasonings, and cheese. It’s often described as lasagna because it’s served as a layered plantain casserole dish. But pastelón ain't yo mama's lasagna!

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 lb Ground beef
Produce
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 4 Plantains
  • 1 cup Yellow onion
Canned Goods
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Pimento green olives
Baking & Spices
  • 2 tsp Adobo seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Seasoning
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tsp Olive oil spray
Dairy
  • 1/2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese
Liquids
  • 1 1/2 cup Water
Healthier Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain "Lasagna")

Healthier Pastelón is still as tasty as the original. This Puerto Rican plantain "lasagna" is a favorite of adults and kids, alike.

How To Make Pastelon, a Puerto Rican Sweet Plantain Lasagna

Pastelón, a Puerto Rican casserole made with plantains, can almost be thought of as a spin on Italian lasagna. There are endless variations on this Puerto Rican staple.

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1 jalapeño, roughly chopped
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
  • 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, both leaves and stems roughly chopped (Cilantro could be replaced with culantro, or a mixture of both)
  • Neutral cooking oil, as needed
  • 1⁄4 cup water, as needed
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon achiote seeds
  • 8oz tomato sauce
  • 2 pounds 90/10 ground beef, cooked and drained off
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon MSG
  • 1⁄2 cup sliced olives with pimento
  • 1⁄4 cup capers
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 8-10 ripe plantains, sliced lengthwise into 1⁄4-1⁄2 inch strips 3 1⁄2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 5 large eggs, lightly scrambled and divided
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This collection of easy Puerto Rican Recipes includes all of the classic main, stews, sides and more.

13 · This collection of easy Puerto Rican Recipes includes all of the classic main, stews, sides and more. For an essential side dish, perfect these crispy tostones:

Ingredients

Produce
  • 4 Plantains, unripe
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Sea salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 cup Oil
Pastelón

Pastelón, a Puerto Rican casserole made with plantains, can almost be thought of as a spin on Italian lasagna. There are endless variations on this Puerto Rican staple.

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1 jalapeño, roughly chopped
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
  • 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, both leaves and stems roughly chopped (Cilantro could be replaced with culantro, or a mixture of both)
  • Neutral cooking oil, as needed
  • 1⁄4 cup water, as needed
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon achiote seeds
  • 8oz tomato sauce
  • 2 pounds 90/10 ground beef, cooked and drained off
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon MSG
  • 1⁄2 cup sliced olives with pimento
  • 1⁄4 cup capers
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 8-10 ripe plantains, sliced lengthwise into 1⁄4-1⁄2 inch strips 3 1⁄2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 5 large eggs, lightly scrambled and divided