Best 6 Pastelon De Platano Maduro Dominican Style Yellow Plantain Pie Recipes

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Pastelon de platano maduro dominican style yellow plantain pie is a classic dish of the Dominican Republic. It is made with mashed plantains, ground meat, and a variety of other ingredients. Pastelon can be served as a main course or a side dish and is a popular choice for special occasions. The dish is time-consuming to make, but it is well worth the effort. The combination of sweet plantains, savory meat, and tangy cheese is irresistible. If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Dominican dish, pastelon de platano maduro is a great choice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PASTELóN DE PLáTANO MADURO



Pastelón de Plátano Maduro image

Pastelón de plátano maduro is a dish from the Dominican Republic composed of plantains, ground meat, cheese and herbs, that is popular throughout the Latin Caribbean.

Provided by Nita Ragoonanan

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large red onion (, diced)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic (, crushed)
1 lb beef (, ground)
1 red bell pepper (, chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch cilantro (, chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic (, crushed)
4 lb tomatoes ((ripe), peeled, seeded and diced)
½ teaspoon black pepper
7 plantains (, ripe)
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 oz. queso amarillo ((or cheddar cheese or mozzarella), grated)
10 tablespoons butter
Dutch oven
Baking dish

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over low heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until softened, being careful not to burn it.
  • Add the tomatoes and bell pepper.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender.
  • Remove from the heat and mix in the blender.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the onion for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add the ground beef and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Add all the other ingredients and mix well.
  • Finally add the previously prepared tomato sauce and cook covered for 15 minutes.
  • Peel the plantains.
  • Boil them in enough water to cover the bananas with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Cook them covered for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F / 175 C.
  • Spread 4 tablespoons of butter at the bottom of a 6x9 inch (15 x 22 cm) baking dish.
  • Remove the plantains from the water, drain them and, in a salad bowl, mix them with the remaining butter until they become a smooth and creamy purée.
  • Place half of the plantain puree at the bottom of the baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Place a layer of ground meat in the sauce on top.
  • Garnish with half of the cheese.
  • Place the other half of the plantain purée on top of it, spreading it evenly over a spatula.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake and cook until the cheese is golden, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Wait 5 to 10 minutes before unmolding.

PASTELóN DE PLáTANO MADURO [RECIPE + VIDEO] RIPE PLANTAIN CASSEROLE



Pastelón de Plátano Maduro [Recipe + Video] Ripe Plantain Casserole image

Learn how to make pastelon de platano maduro, a ripe plantain casserole with the delicate sweetness of ripe plantains, flavorful beef filling, and melting cheese. Pure bliss.

Provided by Clara Gonzalez

Categories     Lunch     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion ([65g], minced)
1 tablespoon mashed garlic
1 pound minced beef ([454g] )
1 cup tomato sauce ( [115g])
1 bell pepper (seeded and minced )
1½ teaspoons salt ((or more, to taste))
½ teaspoons pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground) ((or more, to taste))
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro ( (or parsley))
6 plantain (ripe, yellow)
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter (salted) (plus extra to grease pan.)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ((see notes))

Steps:

  • Find recipe and instructions for filling here.
  • Peel the plantains and boil adding 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. Once the plantains are fork tender (15 - 20 mins), remove them from the heat.
  • Take the plantains out of the water right away, and mash them with a fork. Add the butter and keep mashing until it is very smooth with no lumps.
  • Grease a 1-inch tall baking pan. Put half of the plantain mixture in the baking pan. Cover with half of the cheese. Cover the cheese with the meat. Cover with the remaining plantain mixture. Cover with the rest of the cheese.
  • Cook in preheated oven to 350 °F [175 °C] until the top is golden brown.
  • It will be easier to serve if you wait five minutes after removing it from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 1452 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PASTELON DE PLATANO MADURO (DOMINICAN-STYLE YELLOW PLANTAIN PIE)



Pastelon de Platano Maduro (Dominican-Style Yellow Plantain Pie) image

This is a typical dish from the Dominican Republic. It can be used as the main dish, with a salad on the side. You can also have it as a side. It's a healthy and delicious meal. It's an easy to make recipe. Enjoy it!

Provided by Mirelly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
10 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
½ cube chicken bouillon
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place plantains and salt into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until plantains turn a darker yellow; add 1 cup water to the pot, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash plantains, milk, and butter together in the pot until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, and chicken bouillon, adding water if mixture gets too dry, in hot oil until beef is browned and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 of the mashed plantains into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour meat mixture over the plantains and top with Cheddar cheese. Spread remaining mashed plantains over the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until plantains are golden and filling is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.9 calories, Carbohydrate 100.6 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 739.2 mg, Sugar 48 g

PASTELON DE PLATANO MADURO (DOMINICAN-STYLE YELLOW PLANTAIN PIE)



Pastelon de Platano Maduro (Dominican-Style Yellow Plantain Pie) image

This is a typical dish from the Dominican Republic. It can be used as the main dish, with a salad on the side. You can also have it as a side. It's a healthy and delicious meal. It's an easy to make recipe. Enjoy it!

Provided by Mirelly

Categories     Caribbean Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
10 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
½ cube chicken bouillon
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place plantains and salt into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until plantains turn a darker yellow; add 1 cup water to the pot, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash plantains, milk, and butter together in the pot until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, and chicken bouillon, adding water if mixture gets too dry, in hot oil until beef is browned and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 of the mashed plantains into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour meat mixture over the plantains and top with Cheddar cheese. Spread remaining mashed plantains over the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until plantains are golden and filling is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.9 calories, Carbohydrate 100.6 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 739.2 mg, Sugar 48 g

PASTELON DE PLATANO MADURO (DOMINICAN-STYLE YELLOW PLANTAIN PIE)



Pastelon de Platano Maduro (Dominican-Style Yellow Plantain Pie) image

This is a typical dish from the Dominican Republic. It can be used as the main dish, with a salad on the side. You can also have it as a side. It's a healthy and delicious meal. It's an easy to make recipe. Enjoy it!

Provided by Mirelly

Categories     Caribbean Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
10 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
½ cube chicken bouillon
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place plantains and salt into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until plantains turn a darker yellow; add 1 cup water to the pot, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash plantains, milk, and butter together in the pot until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, and chicken bouillon, adding water if mixture gets too dry, in hot oil until beef is browned and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 of the mashed plantains into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour meat mixture over the plantains and top with Cheddar cheese. Spread remaining mashed plantains over the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until plantains are golden and filling is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.9 calories, Carbohydrate 100.6 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 739.2 mg, Sugar 48 g

PASTELON DE PLATANO MADURO (DOMINICAN-STYLE YELLOW PLANTAIN PIE)



Pastelon de Platano Maduro (Dominican-Style Yellow Plantain Pie) image

This is a typical dish from the Dominican Republic. It can be used as the main dish, with a salad on the side. You can also have it as a side. It's a healthy and delicious meal. It's an easy to make recipe. Enjoy it!

Provided by Mirelly

Categories     Caribbean Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
10 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
½ cube chicken bouillon
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place plantains and salt into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until plantains turn a darker yellow; add 1 cup water to the pot, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash plantains, milk, and butter together in the pot until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, and chicken bouillon, adding water if mixture gets too dry, in hot oil until beef is browned and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 of the mashed plantains into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour meat mixture over the plantains and top with Cheddar cheese. Spread remaining mashed plantains over the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until plantains are golden and filling is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.9 calories, Carbohydrate 100.6 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 739.2 mg, Sugar 48 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier pastelón, use a combination of cream cheese and sour cream or heavy cream.
  • If you don't have ground beef, you can use ground turkey or chicken.
  • To make the pastelón ahead of time, assemble it and then refrigerate it overnight. Bake it the next day before serving.
  • Serve the pastelón with a side of tostones, arroz con gandules, or ensalada de papa.

Conclusion:

Pastelón de plátano maduro is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover plantains, and it's also a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, pastelón de plátano maduro is sure to be a hit.

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