Directions

• STEP ONE
  Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter square pan with 1 tbs of butter.

• STEP TWO
  Combine, beef, onion, pepper, garlic, cilantro, La Fe Sazón, oregano, and vinegar. Mix well.

• STEP THREE
  Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 Tbs of olive oil, add meat mixture.

• STEP FOUR
  Cook beef until brown and of the juices bubble up, add bay leaves, olives, raisins, and tomato sauce. Mix and let simmer for 10 minutes, set aside.

• STEP FIVE
  Heat a large frying pan with La Fe vegetable oil, just enough to coat the bottom. Fry plantains for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and slightly crispy. Drain on a plate with paper towel, set aside.

• STEP SIX
  To assemble pastelon: Take your prepared square pan, start with a layer of plantains, then beef, then a fistful of cheese, repeat. You want to finish with cheese and plantains. Beat 3 eggs with 2 Tbs of milk, pour over the pastelón. Let it sit for a minute allowing the egg to soak in. Top off with just a bit more cheese.

• STEP SEVEN
  Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

• Serve warm. Enjoy.