Cuban Lasagna Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Lean ground beef | 1 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Onion | 1 Medium, diced | |
| Green pepper | 1 Medium, diced | |
| Garlic cloves | 3 Medium, minced | |
| Tomato sauce | 15 Ounce (One 15 Ounce Can) | |
| Cumin | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Oregano | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Bay leaf | 1 Medium | |
| Pimento stuffed olives | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Green Olives) | |
| Chopped cilantro | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Plantains | 4 Medium, peeled, sliced lengthwise | |
| Eggs | 3 Medium | |
| Queso blanco/Mozzarella cheese | 2 Cup (32 tbs), shredded (Mexican) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 1045 Calories from Fat 398
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46 g71.3%
Saturated Fat 21.9 g109.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 300.6 mg100.2%
Sodium 1171.1 mg48.8%
Total Carbohydrates 91 g30.4%
Dietary Fiber 9.8 g39.1%
Sugars 42.9 g
Protein 70 g140.4%
Vitamin A 88.2% Vitamin C 155.2%
Calcium 75.1% Iron 45.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Brown beef in a heavy bottom pot with olive oil. using a wooden spoon crumble up the beef. Once browned drain excess fat and set aside.
Return pot to stove, add olive oil and sauté onion, pepper and garlic. Add tomato sauce, cumin, oregano and bay leaf. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, set aside. Remove the bay leaf before assembling lasagna.
Peel plantains and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes till soft. Set aside and let cool. Once cooled cut plantains lengthwise and set aside.
To assemble lasagna: 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 and pour over the lasagna. Let it sit for a minute allowing the egg to soak in. Top off with just a bit more cheese.
Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes to firm up.
This video is produced by Fitcoach2007. Check out thehungrycuban for more interesting food recipes and cooking videos.
Editors Review
Lasagna is an all-time favorite dish for any one who simply drools over pasta. And this Cuban version is just another good way to binge. Juan Montalvo shows how to prepare Cuban style lasagna at home. This easy to put together, mouthwatering skillet dish doesn't take any more than 40 minutes to prepare.Chef
