Pastelón de Plátano con Queso Fresco

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Layered plantain pie with creamy cheese filling and savory ground beef, baked until golden. This Puerto Rican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Green plantains, Ground beef, Queso fresco for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Puerto Rican cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fry plantain slices in 1 tbsp oil until golden on both sides, then set aside.
  2. Step 2: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes, then add onion and garlic, cooking until softened (3 minutes). Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a baking dish, layer half the fried plantains, then the beef mixture, then half the crumbled cheese and cilantro. Repeat layers, ending with cheese and cilantro on top.
  4. Step 4: Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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