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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Pastelon
A Puerto Rican baked plantain casserole layered with seasoned beef, cheese, raisins, olives, and eggs.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 6~540 kcal🇵🇷 Puerto Rican🌍 Full translation
32 min prep 48 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Baked
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep32 min
- Cooking48 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the layers
- 4 Ripe plantains
- 180 g Kashar cheese
For the filling
- 650 g Ground beef
- 1 Onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Tomato sauce
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Green olives
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Raisins
For binding
- 3 Eggs
For frying
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the plantains lengthwise and fry each side in vegetable oil for 2 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 2
Chop the onion and garlic, then saute them with the ground beef for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the tomato sauce, green olives, raisins, salt, and cumin, and cook for 10 minutes until thick.
10 min10:00 - 4
Layer the plantains, beef filling, and Kashar cheese in a baking dish.
- 5
Beat the eggs and pour them evenly over the dish.
- 6
Bake the pastelon in a 180°C oven for 28 minutes, until the top browns.
28 min28:00 - 7
Rest for 10 minutes after baking, then slice.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Choose plantains with yellow skins and black spots; green plantains are not sweet enough for this dish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Cut the pastelon into squares and serve with an optional tomato green salad and a cold lemon drink.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
31
g protein
48
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 36%Fat 41%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pastelon make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Pastelon take?
Prep 32 minutes, cooking 48 minutes; 80 minutes in total.Is Pastelon difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Pastelon have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 48g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Pastelon contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pastelon belong to?
This recipe belongs to Puerto Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Pastelon need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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