Pastelón

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

   Ongeveer 10 min

   Tip van de kok: Allow the oven to fully preheat for even baking.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

   Ongeveer 2 min

   Tip van de kok: Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding plantains to prevent them from becoming greasy.

3. 3

   Fry the plantain slices in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

   Ongeveer 15 min

   Tip van de kok: Do not overcrowd the pan; this helps the plantains fry evenly and get crispy.

4. 4

   In a separate large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon.

   Ongeveer 8 min

   Tip van de kok: Drain any excess fat from the beef for a lighter filling.

5. 5

   Add the yellow onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the beef. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables soften.

   Ongeveer 7 min

6. 6

   Stir in the tomato sauce, water, adobo seasoning, oregano, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

   Ongeveer 15 min

   Tip van de kok: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

7. 7

   To assemble the pastelón, spread a thin layer of the meat filling on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

   Ongeveer 2 min

8. 8

   Arrange a single layer of fried plantain slices over the meat, overlapping them slightly.

   Ongeveer 2 min

9. 9

   Spread half of the remaining meat filling over the plantains. Top with half of the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.

   Ongeveer 1 min

10. 10

    Add another layer of plantain slices, then the remaining meat filling. Finish with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.

    Ongeveer 1 min

11. 11

    Pour the beaten egg evenly over the top layer of cheese. This helps bind the pastelón together during baking.

    Ongeveer 1 min

12. 12

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastelón is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly golden.

    Ongeveer 30 min

    Tip van de kok: If the cheese browns too quickly, you can loosely cover the dish with foil.

13. 13

    Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the layers to set and makes for easier slicing.

    Ongeveer 10 min