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Dominican pastelón casserole layered with ripe plantain and seasoned beef.

Dominican Pastelón

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A Dominican casserole of sweet mashed ripe plantains, savory picadillo beef, and a light cheese topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dominican
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Plantain Layers
  • 6 large very ripe plantains mostly black, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1/2 cup whole milk warmed
  • 2 large eggs beaten
Beef Filling
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives sliced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella divided

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • 9-by-13-inch baking dish
  • Potato masher

Method
 

Prepare the Plantains:
  1. Cover the plantains with water in a large saucepan and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until very tender. Drain well.
  2. Mash with 2 tablespoons butter and warm milk until smooth. Cool 5 minutes, then mix in the beaten eggs.
Cook the Beef:
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef, breaking it into irregular crumbles, then drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, olives, oregano, salt, and black pepper; simmer 10 minutes until thick.
Layer and Bake:
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-by-13-inch dish with the remaining butter. Spread in half the plantain, all the beef, half the cheese, the remaining plantain, and the remaining cheese.
  2. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set and browned in patches. Rest 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 29gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 790mgFiber: 5gSugar: 25g

Notes

  • The beef mixture should be moist but not watery before layering.
  • For a less sweet casserole, replace two ripe plantains with yellow plantains that have only a few black spots.