Simple & Scrumptious Chilean Pastel de Choclo

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a plant-based protein alternative.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Capers offer a similar briny flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can provide a similar fat content.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Blend corn, milk, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Melt butter in a skillet. Cook onions and garlic until soft.

Add ground beef to skillet. Cook until browned. Season with cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Stir in olives and raisins. Cook for 5 minutes.

Spread beef mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange sliced eggs on top.

Pour corn mixture over beef and eggs.

Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens