Pastelón: Puerto Rican Sweet Plantain Lasagna with Beef Layers

1. 1

   Peel the sweet plantains and slice them lengthwise into thin strips.

2. 2

   In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent, then add ground beef, oregano, and paprika.

3. 3

   Cook the beef mixture until browned, then stir in the tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   In a separate pan, fry the plantain slices until golden brown and soft.

5. 5

   In a baking dish, layer half of the fried plantains, followed by the beef mixture, cheese, and the remaining plantains.

6. 6

   Pour the beaten egg over the top layer and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.

Per serving