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Plantain Picadillo Pie With Cheese Recipe

Plantain Picadillo Pie With Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup canola oil
4 large semi-ripe plantains, peeled and cut on a diagonal 2-3 inches long by 1/2 inch thick ovals (yellow-black)
1 cup finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb ground chuck (80% lean)
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup golden raisin, chopped
1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive, coarsely chopped , plus 3 tbsp brine from the jar
2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tbsp yellow cornmeal
8 oz queso fresco, crumbled and divided
4 pimento stuffed olives, drained and sliced

Directions:

For Crust: Heat oil in a heavy non-stick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add plantain slices and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer slices to sheet of foil. Pat plantains with paper towels and cool Reserve 2 tbsp of oil from skillet for the filling.
Line a 9-inch glass pie dish with a single layer of cooled plantains. Reserve remaining for garnish. Using fingers, firmly press slices together to seal any gaps. Set crust aside.
For Filling: Heat reserved 2 tbsp of oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add beef and sauté until brown, breaking into small pieces with back of fork, about 5 minutes.
Add tomato paste, raisins, green olives, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, and allspice. Simmer stirring occasionally (about 10 minutes) until most liquid evaporates and filling is thick. Season to tasted with salt and pepper. Mix in cornmeal.
Preheat oven to 450°F Crumble half of queso fresco over crust, then spoon in picadillo filling and press to compact. Sprinkle evenly with remaining queso fresco.
Bake pie until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, about 25 minutes. Garnish center of pie with sliced olives and some plantain slices. Cool 10 minutes and serve.
Note: Queso fresco, also known as queso blanco, is available at some supermarkets and Latin markets. A mild feta cheese can be substituted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	341.54 Kcal (1430 kJ)
Calories from fat	225.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.1g	39%
Cholesterol	55.28mg	18%
Sodium	440.04mg	18%
Potassium	464.31mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.61g	4%
Sugars	6.84g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	8%
Protein	18.8g	38%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	7%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	201.9mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	226.42 Kcal (948 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.64g	39%
Cholesterol	36.65mg	18%
Sodium	291.72mg	18%
Potassium	307.8mg	10%
Total Carbs	8.36g	4%
Sugars	4.53g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	8%
Protein	12.46g	38%
Vitamin C	3mg	7%
Iron	1.4mg	11%
Calcium	133.9mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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