Pastel De Choclo Con Carne Molida (chilean Corn And Beef Casserole)
Pastel de Choclo con Carne Molida, or Chilean Corn and Beef Casserole, is a traditional dish from Chile that combines savory ground beef with a creamy corn topping. This comforting casserole is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the raisins and black olives to the beef mixture, then transfer it to a greased baking dish.
- In a blender, blend the corn kernels, milk, and eggs until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the corn mixture over the beef in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes, or until the corn topping is golden brown.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Baking dish Skillet Blender
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Pastel de Choclo con Carne Molida hot, accompanied by a fresh green salad and a glass of Chilean red wine.
Tips & tricks
For a twist, you can add hard-boiled eggs as a layer between the beef and corn mixture for an extra burst of flavor.
Cost
$15