Chilean Pastel de Choclo
A Chilean casserole with a savory beef filling topped with sweet corn 'mash' and baked until golden.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 2 onions, diced
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup black olives
- Spices: 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp oregano
- Topping: 6 cups fresh corn kernels, 1/2 cup milk, 4 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp sugar, salt, fresh basil
Instructions
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1
Sauté onions in oil. Add beef and brown. Add spices, salt, and pepper.
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2
Spread beef in a baking dish. Top with sliced eggs, raisins, and olives.
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3
Blend corn with milk, butter, sugar, salt, and basil until smooth but textured.
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4
Cook the corn mixture in a saucepan, stirring, until thick (about 10 minutes).
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5
Spread corn topping over the beef. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes until golden.
