PASTELÓN (SWEET PLANTAIN “LASAGNA”)

INGREDIENTS

·      1 lbs ground beef

·      1 onion,minced

·      3 gloves garlic, minced

·      1 green pepper, minced

·      ½ chopped cilantro

·      2 tbs Caribeque Island Thyme

·      2 tsp oregano

·      4 -5 plantains, peeled and sliced into strips

·      3 eggs

·      2 Tbs milk

·      2 cups white shredded cheese

·      1 package of cream cheese

·      vegetable oil

·      salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Pre-heat your cooker to 350 degrees.

2.  Combine, beef, onion, pepper, garlic, cilantro, Caribeque Island Thyme seasoning, oregano, and mix well.

3.  Heat a large skillet at medium-high heat with 2 Tbs of olive oil, add meat mixture.

4.  Cook beef until brown and of the juices bubble up. Mix and let simmer for 10 minutes, set aside.

5.  Heat a large frying pan with vegetable oil, just enough to coat the bottom. Fry plantains for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and slightly crispy. Drain on a plate with paper towel, set aside.

6.  To assemble pastelon: Take your prepared square pan, start with a layer of plantains, then beef, then a fistful of cheese and sliced cream cheese, repeat. You want to finish with cheese and plantains. Beat 3 eggs with 2 Tbs of milk, pour between each layer over the pastelón. Let it sit for a minute allowing the egg to soak in. Top off with just a bit more cheese.

7.  Place in a cast iron skillet or whatever you are using on the egg  at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cook foiled for 1 then uncoverd for the last 15 minutes

8.  Let cool and slice ! Enjoy 

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