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Pastelón de Plátano Maduro

1 hServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
from @alexamariesa2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • ripe plantains (peeled, cut into chunks)Produce6 pieces
  • salt (for the boiling water and the mash)Spices5 g
  • sugarPantry15 g
  • butter (softened)Dairy50 g
  • ground beefMeat700 g
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • tomato pastePantry60 g
  • adobo seasoningSpices10 g
  • olives (sliced)Pantry60 g
  • waterBeverages120 ml
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy250 g
  • oil (for greasing the dish)Pantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

443kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
21 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Potato masher
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the plantains

    • Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into chunks.
    • Place them in a pot, cover with water and add the salt and sugar.
    • Boil until the plantains are soft and easily pierced.
    Step 1

  2. Mash the plantains

    • Drain the plantains and mash them while hot.
    • Mix in the butter and a pinch of salt until smooth.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the beef filling

    • Brown the ground beef in a pan.
    • Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook until softened.
    • Stir in the tomato paste, adobo, olives and water.
    • Simmer until the mixture is thick and saucy.
    Step 3

  4. Layer the pastelón

    • Grease a baking dish.
    • Spread half of the mashed plantain on the bottom.
    • Add the beef filling, then a layer of cheese.
    • Top with the remaining mashed plantain and finish with more cheese.
    Step 4

  5. Bake

    • Bake at 190 °C until bubbly and golden on top.
    Step 5

  6. Rest and serve

    • Let the pastelón rest before slicing.
    • Slice and serve warm.
    Step 6
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