Pastelon
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp Adobo
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 diced jalapenos
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- 4 ripe plantains
- Canola oil
Directions
- Saute onions and peppers in oil
- Add ground meat and seasonings
- Add chopped cilantro and tomatoes and saute until everything is cooked, then remove from heat
- Slice plantains lengthwise into 4 strips each
- Fry plantains in oil until golden brown
- Mix beaten eggs with the meat mixture
- Alternate layers of plantain, meat, cheese in a baking dish
- Cover with aluminum foil
- Bake on 350 for 30 minutes, then remove foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes