Pastelón / Plantain Lasagna by @niangcook

N/A

1 serving

🍌

2

Plantain

🥕

2

Carrot

🥬

2 stalks

Celery

🧅

1

Onion

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🧂

5 ml

Salt

🌶️

5 ml

Pepper

🌶️

5 ml

Chili

🫚

5 ml

Ginger

🌶️

5 ml

Paprika

🍅

30 ml

Tomato Paste

🍅

400 g

Crushed Tomatoes

🍖

400 g

Minced Meat

💧

200 ml

Water

🫒

30 ml

Olive Oil

🧀

120 g

Mozzarella

🧀

120 g

Cheddar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F and lightly oil a baking dish.

    olive oil
    🍲baking dish

  2. Step 2/13

    Peel the 2 plantains and slice them lengthwise into thin, even strips.

    ripe plantain
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/13

    Peel and finely dice the 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 onion, and 2 garlic cloves.

    carrot
    celery stalk
    onion
    garlic clove
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥕vegetable peeler

  4. Step 4/13

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the plantain strips for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden.

    olive oil
    ripe plantain
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/13

    Remove the fried plantains from the pan and set them aside.

    ripe plantain
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/13

    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the frying pan. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened.

    olive oil
    onion
    carrot
    celery stalk
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/13

    Add the garlic and 400 g ground beef to the pan. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat until browned.

    garlic clove
    ground beef
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/13

    Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and 400 g crushed tomatoes. Add 200 ml water and mix well.

    tomato paste
    crushed tomatoes
    water
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥛measuring jug

  9. Step 9/13

    Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, chili powder, ground ginger, and paprika. Simmer for 15 minutes until thick.

    salt
    black pepper
    chili powder
    ground ginger
    paprika
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/13

    Grate the mozzarella and cheddar if they are not already shredded.

    mozzarella
    cheddar
    🧀grater

  11. Step 11/13

    Arrange half of the fried plantain strips in the oiled baking dish. Spread half of the meat sauce evenly over the plantains.

    ripe plantain
    ground beef
    🍲baking dish
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/13

    Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar over the sauce. Repeat the layers with the remaining plantains, sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar.

    ripe plantain
    ground beef
    mozzarella
    cheddar
    🍲baking dish

  13. Step 13/13

    Bake the pastelón for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    mozzarella
    cheddar
    🍲baking dish

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Condiments, Canned Foods, Beverages, Oils and Fats, Dairy

Ingredients

Plantain, Carrot, Celery, Onion, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Chili, Ginger, Paprika, Tomato paste, Crushed tomatoes, Minced meat, Water, Olive oil, Mozzarella, Cheddar

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-free, Low-sugar

Calories

610 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Carbohydrates: 58g, Fat: 29g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 20g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 320mg, Iron: 4.5mg, Potassium: 980mg, Sodium: 860mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 860µg RAE, Vitamin C: 28mg, Vitamin B12: 1.4µg

Preparation

Time Information

Temps

Non spécifié

Difficulty

Level

None ()

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, vegetable peeler, frying pan, wooden spoon, baking dish, grater, measuring spoons, measuring jug

Appliances

oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Casserole, Lasagna

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family meal, Weekend meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

Caribbean, Dominican, Latin American

Geographic

Puerto Rico, Caribbean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Creamy, Cheesy, Juicy, Soft

Flavors

Savory, Spicy, Sweet, Tomato-rich, Smoky, Umami

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Wrap portions tightly,Store in a freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)