PASTEL DE CHOCLO (BEEF CASSEROLE WITH CORN BATTER TOPPING)
The long list of ingredients is misleading because you probably have them on hand! Pastel de choclo in one form or another is popular throughout South America. It is especially popular in Chile, where it is often made with both beef and chicken. Sometimes sliced, hard-boiled eggs are added. Traditionally the pastel is baked in a large oval earthenware dish, or paila, or in several smaller bowls for individual servings. There is cornmeal added to this recipe because North American corn has a lot less starch and it is needed to make the batter properly. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Stir in the garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes. Add the ground beef, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper and saute, breaking up the meat, until the beef is just cooked through, 6-8 minutes.
- Pour in the water or stock and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle flour over all and stir in well. Simmer for another 5-8 minutes until lightly thickened. Adjust seasoning, remove from heat and set aside. This meat mixture is called pino.
- Place the corn, cornmeal, cornstarch and sugar in a food processor and process until well pureed. With the blade running, add the milk a little at a time until the corn forms a thick batter. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a large saucepan. Add the corn puree and cook, stirring constantly, until well thickened, about 5-8 minutes. Set aside.
- Spread the beef mixture in a greased casserole dish. Top with the cooked corn puree and spread out evenly over the dish. Sprinkle the sugar over the corn topping.
- Set the dish in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- VARIATIONS:.
- After placing the beef mixture in the casserole dish, top with two poached chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces, and 2-3 sliced hard-boiled eggs. Then top with the corn puree.
- Add 1/4 cup raisins and 1/4 cup chopped black olives to the simmering beef mixture.
- Stir 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil into the corn puree topping.
- Some Chileans add 1/4 cup or more sugar to the corn topping to make it quite sweet.
- Set the finished casserole under a hot broiler for 1 or 2 minutes to brown it well if you like.
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Ahamed Rahul
[email protected]The pastel de choclo was delicious! I would definitely recommend this recipe.
clive rivett
[email protected]This pastel de choclo recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still a good meal.
Artem Lawrence
[email protected]I made this pastel de choclo for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
Nosipho Sithole
[email protected]The pastel de choclo was delicious! The corn batter topping was crispy and flavorful, and the beef filling was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
MD Alomgir Molla
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good meal.
Shehriyar Shah
[email protected]I've made this pastel de choclo recipe several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great dish to serve for a crowd.
Nothando Moyo
[email protected]The pastel de choclo was delicious! I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Adress Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the pastel de choclo turned out well in the end.
max kore
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pastel de choclo turned out great! The corn batter topping was especially delicious.
furqaan logistics
[email protected]The pastel de choclo was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavors were good.
Aal Mizneen
[email protected]I love this pastel de choclo recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've even started making it for potlucks and parties.
shoaib dj
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pastel de choclo was so flavorful and the corn batter topping was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Taim Hossen
[email protected]I made this pastel de choclo for my family and they loved it! The corn batter topping was a nice change from the usual mashed potatoes or rice.
Tilak Sinjali
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pastel de choclo came out delicious. I especially enjoyed the crispy corn batter topping.
James Mazziotta
[email protected]The pastel de choclo turned out amazing! The corn batter topping was so crispy and flavorful, and the beef filling was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.
Sara Alani
[email protected]I've made this pastel de choclo recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion, or even just for a weeknight meal.
Jude Rogers
[email protected]This pastel de choclo recipe was a hit! The corn batter topping was perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the beef filling was tender and juicy. I served it with a dollop of sour cream, and it was absolutely delicious.