Pastel de Choclo

Pastel de Choclo

A comforting Latin American casserole with savory meat filling topped with a golden, creamy corn crust.

⏱ 60 minServes 6Latin American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2Add diced onion and garlic to the beef, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Transfer the meat mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Scatter black olives and sliced hard-boiled eggs over the meat.
  4. 4Blend corn kernels with milk and butter in a food processor until smooth with some texture remaining.
  5. 5Stir Parmesan cheese into the corn mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6Spread the corn topping evenly over the meat filling.
  7. 7Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until the corn top is golden brown and set.
  8. 8Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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