Pastelón

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sazón seasoning, such as Badia or Iberia
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup fresh sofrito or thawed frozen sofrito, such as La Reyna
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon diced pimentos
• 2 teaspoons drained capers
• 1/2 cup water or unsalted beef broth, plus more as needed
• 2 small bay leaves
• 3 large ripe plantains (about 2 pounds total)
• Cooking spray (if air frying) or 4 cups neutral oil (if deep frying)
• Kosher salt
• Cooking spray
• 2 large eggs
• 6 ounces low-moisture shredded mozzarella or colby-jack cheese (about 1 1/2 cups shredded)
• Steamed white rice , for serving

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