Pastelon

Name: Pastelon
Ingredients: 7 packages Goya brand sweet tostones, thawed; 1 1/2 lb ground beef; 2 -3 tbsp adobo (or to taste ); 2 -3 tbsp black pepper; 1 8 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 small can of tomato paste; 6 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 envelope sazon; 1/4 cup sofrito; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 medium diced onion; 1 can green beans, drained (optional); 1 1/2 packages mixed colby jack shredded cheese

13 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

7 packages Goya brand sweet tostones, thawed
1 1/2 lb ground beef
2 -3 tbsp adobo (or to taste )
2 -3 tbsp black pepper
1 8 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small can of tomato paste
6 large eggs, beaten
1/2 envelope sazon
1/4 cup sofrito
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 medium diced onion
1 can green beans, drained (optional)
1 1/2 packages mixed colby jack shredded cheese

Directions

1

Brown beef with all seasonings, sofrito, & onion.
2

Then add tomatoes.
3

Cook till some of liquid evaporates, then set aside.
4

Preheat oven @ 375.
5

In a greased with butter 9x13 or lasagna pan, layer the tostones covering bottom of pan in 1 layer.
6

Top with ground beef mixture, then green beans, & then cheese.
7

Repeat for 2 more layers.
8

Pour beaten eggs over whole dish, especially the corners.
9

Fork so the egg can distribute through because it acts as a binder for cutting later (like lasagna).
10

Top with layer of cheese, cover with foil & bake for 30 - 40 minutes.
11

Let stand for @ least 15 minutes before serving to make sure the egg binds it better.
12

Then serve with green beans or salad.