Puerto Rican Pastelón Plantain Beef Bake

Ingredients

• 2 ripe plantains, sliced lengthwise
• 1 tbsp oil
• 8 oz ground beef
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup diced green olives
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Pan-fry plantain slices in oil until golden and set aside.
2. Brown beef, then cook with onion and garlic until softened.
3. Add tomato sauce, olives, oregano, salt and pepper; simmer until thick.
4. Layer half the plantains in a small baking dish, add beef, then top with remaining plantains, egg and cheese.
5. Bake until browned and bubbling, 18 to 22 minutes. Rest 8 minutes before slicing.

Allergen note: Contains dairy and eggs.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.