Puerto Rican Pastelon: The Perfect Plantain Lasagna
Ingredients
- 4 10oz ripe plantains
- 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 2-1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
- 1 lbs ground 90/10 beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp achiote powder (ground annatto)
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 white onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup finely chopped orange bell pepper (about 1 small bell pepper)
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (8 ounces) divided
- 1 large egg, beaten