Pastelón de Yuca con Queso

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A Puerto Rican twist on lasagna featuring layers of tender yuca, savory beef sauce, and melted cheese for a satisfying vegetarian-friendly dish. This Puerto Rican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs yuca, ground beef, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 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: 25 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Puerto Rican cuisine 490 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Boil yuca slices in salted water for 15 minutes until tender; drain and pat dry. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onion and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in tomato sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread 1/2 cup of the beef sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 1/3 of the yuca slices over the sauce, then spread 1/3 of the remaining beef sauce, followed by 1/4 cup mozzarella and 1 tbsp Parmesan.
  4. Step 4: Repeat layers twice: yuca, beef sauce, and cheese. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing to set the layers.

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