Dinner

Pastel de Choclo

A Chilean-style baked corn pie layered with a savory beef and chicken pino, eggs, raisins, olives, and a creamy sweetcorn topping.

  • 55 min
  • 510 kcal

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Pastel de Choclo

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water.

  2. Step 2:

    Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes.

    15 min
  3. Step 3:

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  4. Step 4:

    Add the onions, garlic, 1 pinch of salt, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and black pepper; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

    2 min
  5. Step 5:

    Add the beef, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and black pepper; cook and stir until the beef is mostly browned, about 5 minutes.

    5 min
  6. Step 6:

    Add the chicken, raisins, and olives.

  7. Step 7:

    Remove the eggs from the hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.

  8. Step 8:

    Roughly chop the eggs, add them to the beef mixture, and keep the pino warm.

  9. Step 9:

    Combine the corn and basil in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.

  10. Step 10:

    Pour the corn mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and cook, stirring, until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.

    7–10 min
  11. Step 11:

    Stir in the milk, 2 teaspoons sugar, and salt; cook until thickened to a paste, about 15 minutes more.

    15 min
  12. Step 12:

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  13. Step 13:

    Spread the pino into a baking dish. Cover with the corn paste and sprinkle a little sugar on top.

  14. Step 14:

    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.

    20 min

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