Pastelon De Platano Maduro

Step 1:

Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté chopped Cubanelle pepper, red pepper, red onion, and cilantro until softened and fragrant (5–7 minutes).

Step 2:

Add ground beef to the pan. Season with sofrito, adobo, black pepper, garlic paste, smoked paprika, oregano, sazón, and Maggi or chicken bouillon. Mix in tomato sauce of choice and simmer until the beef is browned (10–12 minutes).

Step 3:

Boil plantains until soft (15–20 minutes). Mash with butter until smooth. Butter a baking dish, then layer mashed plantains, ground beef mixture, and shredded cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.

Step 4:

Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm, optionally topped with sliced avocado.