The Secret Ingredient
Ingredients
- ●6 very ripe plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 can (7.6 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ Media Crema
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1 pound lean ground beef
- ●1/2 small onion, chopped
- ●2 cloves garlic, chopped
- ●1 cup tomato sauce
- ●1 MAGGI Beef Flavor Bouillon Tablet, crushed
- ●1 cup (4 ounces) grated mozzarella cheese, divided
Make It
Step 1
Place plantains in large saucepan; cover with water. Bring plantains to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes or until plantains are tender. Drain; add media crema and salt. Mash until smooth; set aside.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Step 3
Cook beef, onion and garlic in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink. Stir in tomato sauce and bouillon; cook for 8 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Spread half of plantain mixture on bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over beef mixture. Finish by spreading remaining plantain mixture over beef.
Step 5
Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top. Serve warm.
