Sort ingredients
alfalfa9160
QR Code
Listen
Pdf
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Heat just enough cooking oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat so that it will cover the plantains. Once water sizzles when sprinkled over the oil, add the plantains so that they are not touching. You will need to work in batches. Cook until they turn brighter yellow and are lightly browned. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the oil out of the pan and return to the stovetop. Add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the ground beef, adobo, cumin, and oregano. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Stir in the sauce, cilantro and golden raisins. Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed.
Place a layer of plantains in the bottom of a large baking dish. The one that I use is 12.5 x 8.5-inches. There may be some space between them and that’s okay but you can also mash them some, if you’d like.
Top the plantains with half of the beef mixture.
Top the beef with 1 ½ cups of the cheese.
Add another layer of plantains, the remaining beef and another 1 ½ cups of cheese. Top with a final layer of plantains and 1 cup of cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated throughout.
Top with minced fresh basil and serve hot.