Chilean Potato Pie

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

   20 min
3. 3
   Step 3:

   While the potatoes cook, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

   5 min
5. 5
   Step 5:

   Add the garlic for the last minute of cooking.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato puree; cook until the tomatoes soften and begin to lose their shape, 3 to 5 minutes.

   3–5 min
7. 7
   Step 7:

   Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.

   10 min
8. 8
   Step 8:

   Stir in the Panquehue cheese, parsley, and cayenne pepper.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Season with salt and black pepper. Turn off the heat and let the mixture sit until needed.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them steam dry for 1 to 2 minutes.

    1–2 min
12. 12
    Step 12:

    Return the potatoes to the pot, add the butter and salt, and mash until smooth.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Let the mashed potatoes cool until just warm, 5 to 10 minutes, then stir in the beaten eggs.

    5–10 min
14. 14
    Step 14:

    Spread half of the mashed potatoes over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

15. 15
    Step 15:

    Layer the ground beef mixture on top, then completely cover with the remaining potatoes.

16. 16
    Step 16:

    Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are hot and lightly browned on top, about 40 minutes.

    40 min