Sweet Potato Pastelón
Sweet Potato Pastelón is a traditional Dominican dish that combines layers of sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, and gooey cheese. This hearty casserole is a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the sweet potato slices in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and cook until softened.
- Add the ground beef, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned, then stir in the tomato sauce and olives. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the sweet potato slices in a greased baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture on top, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Baking dish Skillet Knife Cutting board Pot
Tools
Oven Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Sweet Potato Pastelón with a side of avocado salad and a cold glass of passion fruit juice.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with black beans and corn.
Cost
$15