Recipe: Pastel de Choclo
Description:
Straight from the culinary repertoire of my dear friend Chilemom, this Pastel de Choclo recipe might not be certified authentic, but let me tell you, it’s a flavor-packed delight that’ll transport your taste buds to South America! Served gracefully over a bed of rice, accompanied by a fresh green salad, this dish epitomizes comfort and satisfaction in every bite. Dinner, my friend, is about to become a celebration!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ground beef |
| 1 | Red bell pepper |
| 1 | Green bell pepper |
| 2-3 | Onions |
| 1/2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1/2 | Green olives |
| 2 | Golden raisins |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 497
- Fat Content: 18.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 77.1mg
- Sodium Content: 779.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 64g
- Fiber Content: 4.7g
- Sugar Content: 21.1g
- Protein Content: 26.6g
Cooking Time:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Instructions:
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Saute Ground Beef: Begin by heating up a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and sauté until it’s perfectly cooked, rendering all its rich flavors. Once done, use a slotted spoon to remove the beef from the skillet, leaving behind the delicious drippings.
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Prepare Veggies: In the same skillet, toss in the red and green bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Saute them until the onions turn translucent, soaking up all the savory goodness from the beef drippings. If your beef was on the leaner side, you might want to drizzle in a tablespoon or so of olive oil to keep things moist and flavorful.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the veggies are cooked to perfection, reunite them with the cooked ground beef. Add in the green olives and golden raisins, and gently stir everything together, ensuring that each ingredient contributes its unique essence to the flavorful medley.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), getting it ready to transform this tantalizing mix into a bubbling masterpiece.
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Assemble and Bake: Transfer the savory mixture into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure every spoonful is a perfect harmony of flavors. Now, pour both cans of creamed corn generously over the top, creating a creamy, golden blanket that promises to melt in your mouth. Slide the dish into the preheated oven and let it bake until it’s bubbling and irresistibly fragrant, which should take around 30 minutes or so.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the Pastel de Choclo emerges from the oven, piping hot and brimming with savory goodness, it’s time to gather around the table and indulge in this South American feast. Serve it up over a bed of rice, with a crisp green salad on the side, and let the symphony of flavors enchant your senses with every delectable bite.
From the heart of Chile to your dinner table, this Pastel de Choclo recipe is a testament to the joy of culinary exploration and the timeless appeal of comfort food done right. So, grab your apron, unleash your inner chef, and get ready to savor the irresistible flavors of South America, one mouthful at a time! 🌽🥩🥗
