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Ripe Plantain Pie

A Caribbean-style baked dish with sweet ripe plantains, savory meat, and melty cheese. Try it cubed or mashed—easy, hearty, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 661
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For Plantain Base
  • 3 ripe but firm plantains (Use 4 if making the mashed version)
  • Salt for boiling
  • 3 tablespoons butter only for the mashed version
For meat filling
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 tablespoons green seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 of a red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 of a yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 of a green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste optional
To top
  • Grated cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix

Method
 

For plantains
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cut plantains in half and add them with the skin still on to the boiling water.
  3. Boil for 12 to 15 minutes, just until fork-tender.
  4. Drain and let cool.
  5. Once cooled, peel and discard the skin.
  6. Cube into bite-sized pieces for the main recipe.
  7. If making the mashed version, mash the peeled plantains with butter until smooth and set aside.
For the meat
  1. In a bowl, season the ground meat with green seasoning, salt, black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil and sauté the onion until soft.
  3. Add the seasoned meat and cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. Stir in the celery, bell peppers, chicken stock, and tomato paste (if using).
  5. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Simmer until the meat is fully cooked and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
Combine
  1. Gently mix the cubed plantains with the meat mixture.
  2. Transfer to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  3. Top with grated cheese.
  4. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  5. Mashed Version: Layer half of the mashed plantain in the bottom of a greased baking dish and spread to level. Add the meat mixture and sprinkle with some of the cheese. Spread the remaining mashed plantain on top, then finish with more cheese.
  6. Let cool for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 661kcal

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm plantains—yellow with black spots, but not overly soft.
  • Tomato paste adds richness but is completely optional.
  • The pie can be made ahead, refrigerated, or frozen either before or after baking.

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