Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain "Lasagna") Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 4 ripe plantains, about 3 to 3 1/4 pounds
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground beef (preferably ground round) or ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning blend
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sazón flavoring blend, store-bought or homemade, optional
• 1 small white onion, minced (about 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, minced (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon recaito flavoring base (store-bought or homemade), or 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 6 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
• 1 teaspoon capers
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups Monterey jack, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda