Plantain Picadillo Pie with beef, plantains, and NESTLÉ Media Crema, topped with MAGGI Beef Flavor Bouillon.

Plantain Picadillo Pie

Official MAGGI®
Plantain Picadillo Pie
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
1 hr 15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
10 servings

Plantain Picadillo Pie gets its inspiration from traditional Caribbean and South American recipes. Picadillo means “little pieces”. In this version, spiced ground beef combines with plantains and a tomato sauce for some great sweet and savory flavors.

Plantain Picadillo Pie by Official MAGGI® is a testament to Latin American culinary traditions, effortlessly blending sweet and savory notes in every bite. The magic begins with the spiced ground beef, which is infused with the robust flavor of MAGGI Beef Flavor Bouillon Tablet, ensuring a savory foundation.

Complementing this are slices of sweet plantains that add a delightful sweetness, making this one of the most delicious plantain pie recipes. The rich tomato sauce envelops the beef and plantains, tying together the diverse ingredients into a harmonious dish.

Elevated further with the addition of creamy NESTLÉ Media Crema, this sweet plantain pie achieves a velvety texture that's simply irresistible. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make pie brings a touch of Caribbean magic to your table.

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The Secret Ingredient

A can of Media Crema table cream with a blue label featuring strawberries, a bowl of macaroni, and cream.

Media Crema

(7.6 oz. Can)

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.

Ingredients