Puerto Rican Pastelon: The Perfect Plantain Lasagna

Ingredients

• 4 10oz ripe plantains
• 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
• 2-1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1 lbs ground 90/10 beef
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp achiote powder
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 white onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup finely chopped orange bell pepper (about 1 small bell pepper)
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2 tsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp 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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