Pastelon de Platano Maduro (Dominican-Style Yellow Plantain Pie)

Pastelon de Platano Maduro is a popular dish in the Dominican Republic and is often served during special occasions and holidays.

This is gluten free, high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Pastelon de Platano Maduro (Dominican-Style Yellow Plantain Pie)

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Dominican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 ripe Yellow plantains
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 diced Red bell pepper
• 1 diced Green bell pepper
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 2 beaten Eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel the plantains and slice them lengthwise into thin strips.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the plantain strips on the bottom. Top with the ground beef mixture, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers.
6. Pour the beaten eggs over the top layer and spread evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the plantains are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
8. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 15g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.