Ground Pork Pasteles Filling

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Savory ground pork filling with bell peppers, tomatoes, and spices, simmered to perfection for traditional Puerto Rican pasteles. This Puerto Rican-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground pork, onion, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup tomato
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp adobo seasoning
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 1 lb ground pork in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup diced tomato, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp adobo seasoning, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and liquid reduces slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat. Use filling immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.