For a richer flavor, consider adding a layer of shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar) before baking. Sofrito can be made in larger batches and frozen for future use. Adjust the amount of adobo seasoning to your preference.
Puerto Rican Shepherd Pie (Pastelon)
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS69
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this delightful Pastelon, a Puerto Rican Shepherd's Pie that artfully combines sweet plantains, savory seasoned ground beef, and a luscious egg custard for a truly unforgettable culinary adventure.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate64 g
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Cholesterol222 mg
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Fiber7 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium1044 mg
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Sugar29 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepTo make sofrito: Combine the onion, bell pepper, parsley, cilantro, culantro, garlic, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until needed. (Prep time: 15 minutes)
02
StepHeat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. (Cook time: 8-10 minutes)
03
StepStir in 2 tablespoons of the prepared sofrito, sazon seasoning, pepper, and adobo. Drain off any excess grease and set aside. (Cook time: 3 minutes)
04
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
05
StepHeat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Pan-fry the plantain slices until golden brown and softened on both sides. (Cook time: 3-5 minutes per side)
06
StepArrange half of the fried plantains in a deep baking dish, covering the bottom completely. Pour 4 of the beaten eggs evenly over the plantains. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
07
StepSpread the seasoned ground beef over the plantains and egg mixture. Layer the drained green beans evenly over the beef. Arrange the remaining plantain slices on top of the green beans. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
08
StepPour the remaining 4 beaten eggs evenly over the top layer of plantains. Sprinkle lightly with adobo seasoning. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
09
StepBake in the preheated oven until the egg custard is firm and the top is golden brown. (Bake time: 30-45 minutes)
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Juana Brown
Jun 18, 2025Fantastic recipe! I followed it exactly, and it turned out perfectly. Thank you!
Lelia Aufderhar
Jun 8, 2025I couldn’t find culantro, so I just used extra cilantro, and it was still very good.
Alayna Rau
May 27, 2025This recipe is amazing! My family loved it, and it was surprisingly easy to make.
Deon Schuppe
May 17, 2025I've made pastelon before, but this recipe is the best I've tried. The sofrito makes a huge difference!
Valentina Muller
Apr 24, 2025The plantains were a little tricky to fry, but the end result was worth it. So delicious!
Perry Roberts
Feb 16, 2025The texture combination of the plantains and the beef is amazing!
Demond Batz
Feb 13, 2025I added some cheese to mine, as suggested in the notes, and it was fantastic!
Gideon Trantow
Oct 16, 2024My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this. A definite keeper!
Kaylah Beahan
Sep 23, 2024Next time I'll try using sweet plantains to make it a dessert, so excited!