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PASTEL DE CHOCLO CASERO MEJORADO S/POLLO Y FACIL DE HACER

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Pastel de Choclo

Cultural Context

Originating from Chile, Pastel de Choclo is a traditional corn pie that reflects the country's agricultural heritage. It combines local ingredients like corn and beef, symbolizing rustic comfort food. Today, variations exist across Latin America, showcasing regional adaptations and personal touches.

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6 servings
Servings4
500g ground beef
3 small onions
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon merken
1 teaspoon oregano
2 kg sweet corn (frozen)
4-5 basil leaves
1 cup brown sugar
hard-boiled eggs
black olives
1

Start by preparing the pino (filling) for the pastel de choclo.

2

Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a pan.

3

Add 3 chopped small onions and sauté until transparent and soft.

4

Add 500g of ground beef in small pieces to the onions and mix well.

5

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of merken.

6

Cook the mixture on medium-low heat until the meat is well integrated and cooked through.

7

Cover the pan to allow the meat to release its juices.

8

In another pot, prepare the sweet corn by using 2 kg of frozen sweet corn.

9

Add 1 cup of brown sugar and 4-5 chopped basil leaves to the corn and mix well.

10

Prepare a baking dish or individual clay pots for the pastel de choclo.

11

Layer the pino mixture in the bottom, followed by slices of hard-boiled eggs and black olives.

12

Top with the sweet corn mixture and sprinkle additional brown sugar on top before baking.

Equipment Needed

panbaking dishclay pots

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

milkeggs

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