Lamb Pastelón Puerto Rican Style Plantain Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 (10-ounce) ripe plantains
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil , divided
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt , divided, plus more to taste
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon achiote powder (ground annatto)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper , plus more to taste
• 1 white onion , finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup orange bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 small bell pepper )
• 3 garlic cloves , chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro , plus more for garnish
• 2 cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (8 ounces), divided
• 1 large egg , beaten

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