Pastelon
Recipe from VELVEETA®

Inspired from a traditional Puerto Rican comforting meat pie, this flavorful dish is filled with layers of melted VELVEETA, flavored meat and fried plantains.


Pastelon

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Servings: 8 servings, 1 cup each
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Related Categories: Bacon, Beef, Beef Casseroles, Beef Casseroles, Caribbean Cuisine, Casseroles, Dinner, Fruit, Hamburger Casseroles, Healthy Cooking, Low Carb, Plantains, Pork, Puerto Rican Cuisine

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp.
    KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
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  • 4 
    ripe yellow plantains (1-1/2 lb.), peeled, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
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  • 6 slices
    OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
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  • 1 
    onion, chopped
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  • 1 
    green pepper, chopped
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  • 1 lb.
    ground beef
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  • 1 can (8 oz.)
    tomato sauce
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    sofrito sauce with tomato
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  • 2 tsp.
    capers
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  • 4 
    green olives, sliced
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  • 1/2 lb. (8 oz.)
    VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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Directions
1.
HEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
2.
HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add plantains; cook 3 min. or until golden on both sides, turning after 1-1/2 min. Remove from skillet; set aside.
3.
COOK bacon, onions and peppers in same skillet 8 to 10 min. or just until bacon is crisp and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add ground beef; cook 5 to 7 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Drain. Add all remaining ingredients except VELVEETA; cook on low heat 5 min. or until mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
4.
LAYER half each of the plantains, meat filling and VELVEETA in 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat layers.
5.
BAKE 30 min. or until heated through.

kraft kitchens tips
SIZE-WISE: Enjoy one serving of this hearty entree on a cold winter night.
SUBSTITUTE: Substitute 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese for the cubed VELVEETA.
COOKING KNOW-HOW: Rinse whole plantains and peels under warm water to help remove the peels.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugars 19 g, Protein 18 g, Daily Values: Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 25%, Iron 15%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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