Pastelon (Puerto Rican Layered Casserole)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove meat from pan; drain fat.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place tomato sauce, sofrito, green olives, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, recao, and oregano in the skillet. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Return ground beef to skillet; reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes more.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry plantain slices until golden, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Beat eggs thoroughly in a bowl; add 1/2 teaspoon salt.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Line the bottom of the baking pan with half the plantains, overlapping as needed. Layer ground beef mixture, green beans, and remaining plantains; pour eggs on top. Top with mozzarella cheese.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set and cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)