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Simple Pastel de Choclo
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Simple Pastel de Choclo

This simple pastel de choclo is a sweet and savory Chilean corn pie that is one of the most naturally kid friendly recipes because kids love the sweet corn topping contrasted with savory beef filling. It bakes up golden and bubbly making it a showstopping family dinner.

4.5
55 min
🍴6 servings
🔥420 cal
🔖Easy
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A Chilean baked corn and beef casserole with a naturally sweet corn crust that kids adore.

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Nutrition per serving

420Calories
22gProtein
44gCarbs
16gFat
4gFiber

Ingredients

6servings

filling

topping

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Instructions

1

Cook the Beef Filling

Brown ground beef with diced onion and cumin in a skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, drain excess fat and spread into a baking dish.

2

Blend the Corn Topping

Blend corn kernels with milk and sugar in a blender until a thick smooth puree forms.

3

Assemble and Bake

Pour the corn puree evenly over the beef filling and bake at 400 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes until the top turns golden.

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4

Cool and Serve

Let the pastel de choclo rest for 5 minutes before serving so it holds together nicely for kids.

Substitutions

ground beefground chicken for a lighter and milder kid friendly filling
whole milkoat milk for a dairy-free corn topping that still blends smoothly

Common mistakes

Not draining fat from the beef creates a greasy layer under the corn topping
Blending the corn too thin makes the topping runny and it will not set properly during baking
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