Pastelón
Pastelón is a comforting and savory Puerto Rican lasagna made with layers of sweet plantains instead of pasta. It features a rich ground beef filling, often seasoned with sofrito, and is topped with cheese before baking until golden brown and bubbly. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 1 h 35 min
- Porcije
- 6
- Zahtevnost
- Srednje
- Na porcijo
- 700 kcal
Informacije o alergenih: lahko vsebuje jajca in mleko. Če imate alergijo, vedno preverite embalažo sestavin.
Priprava
Sestavine
plantain layers
- 6 kosplantain, ripe, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick planks
- 2 skodelicavegetable oil, for frying
meat filling
- 454 gground beef, lean
- 1 kosyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 strokgarlic, minced
- 0,5 kosred bell pepper, finely diced
- 0,5 kosgreen bell pepper, finely diced
- 227 gtomato sauce
- 0,5 skodelicawater
- 1 žličkaadobo seasoning
- 0,5 žličkaoregano, dried
- 0,25 žličkablack pepper, freshly ground
topping
- 1 skodelicacheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 skodelicamozzarella cheese, shredded
binding
- 2 kosegg, beaten
Oprema
large skillet · paper towels · cutting board · knife · 9x13 inch baking dish
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Približno 10 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Allow the oven to fully preheat for even baking.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding plantains to prevent them from becoming greasy.
- 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.
Približno 15 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Do not overcrowd the pan; this helps the plantains fry evenly and get crispy.
- 4
In a separate large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Približno 8 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Drain any excess fat from the beef for a lighter filling.
- 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.
Približno 7 min
- 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.
Približno 15 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 7
To assemble the pastelón, spread a thin layer of the meat filling on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Približno 2 min
- 8
Arrange a single layer of fried plantain slices over the meat, overlapping them slightly.
Približno 2 min
- 9
Spread half of the remaining meat filling over the plantains. Top with half of the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Približno 1 min
- 10
Add another layer of plantain slices, then the remaining meat filling. Finish with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Približno 1 min
- 11
Pour the beaten egg evenly over the top layer of cheese. This helps bind the pastelón together during baking.
Približno 1 min
- 12
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastelón is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly golden.
Približno 30 min
Kuharjeva opomba: If the cheese browns too quickly, you can loosely cover the dish with foil.
- 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.
Približno 10 min
Na porcijo
Hranilne vrednosti
- Kalorije
- 700,1kcal
- Beljakovine
- 27,2g
- Ogljikovi hidrati
- 71,7g
- Maščobe
- 37,4g
- Vlaknine
- 6,2g
- Sladkorji
- 34,1g
Ocena temelji na količinah sestavin v receptu. Vrednosti se lahko razlikujejo glede na znamke in zamenjave.
Pravilno shranjevanje
Store leftover pastelón in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or in a preheated oven until warmed through.