Pastelón: Puerto Rican Plantain Shepherd’s Pie
Puerto Rican pastelón layers seasoned ground beef and green beans with sweet ripe plantains and beaten eggs, creating a comforting bake that balances caramel-like sweetness with garlicky, herb-filled sofrito and warm sazón. It makes a hearty family meal or satisfying centerpiece for a weekend gathering, with extra sofrito suited to meat and bean dishes.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pastelón: Puerto Rican Plantain Shepherd’s Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
To make the sofrito, place the onion, bell pepper, parsley, cilantro, culantro, garlic, and water in a blender. Cover and purée until smooth. Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Stir the sofrito into the beef, then season with sazon, pepper, and adobo. Drain and discard any excess grease; set aside.
- 3
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Arrange the plantains in the skillet and pan-fry until golden and softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Layer half of the plantains in a deep baking dish, covering the entire bottom of the dish. Pour the beaten eggs over the plantains, then spread the beef on top. Layer the green beans over the beef, then arrange the remaining plantains on top. Pour the remaining beaten eggs evenly over the plantains. Sprinkle the top with adobo seasoning.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the eggs are firm, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Calories 736.47 kcal High 37%
- Protein 20.18 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 121.75 g 44%
- Total Fat 18.56 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.09 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 157.61 mg High 53%
- Sodium 268.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 13.16 g Good Source 47%
- Total Sugars 10.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 116.47 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 5.61 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 1162.73 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 162.24 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 38.52 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pastelón: Puerto Rican Plantain Shepherd's Pie is a Puerto Rican dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Eggs, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 736.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pastelón: Puerto Rican Plantain Shepherd’s Pie?
- It is a Puerto Rican pie recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pastelón: Puerto Rican Plantain Shepherd’s Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Pastelón: Puerto Rican Plantain Shepherd’s Pie?
- Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pastelón: Puerto Rican Plantain Shepherd’s Pie?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 736.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pastelón: Puerto Rican Plantain Shepherd’s Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pastelón: Puerto Rican Plantain Shepherd’s Pie healthy?
- Pastelón: Puerto Rican Plantain Shepherd’s Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 736.47 calories and 20.18 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 268.22 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.09 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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