Pastelon Casserole Recipe

Main Ingredients

• 4 large ripe plantains peeled and sliced lengthwise
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.
• Add ground beef, cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• In a baking dish, layer half of the sliced plantains. Spread the beef mixture over the plantains. Top with remaining plantains and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Let cool for a few minutes before serving.