Pastel de Papas (Chilean Potato Pie)

Pastel de Papas (Chilean Potato Pie)

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Category: Beef

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Potatoes5 Cups
Butter2 tablespoons
SaltTo taste
Eggs2 Beaten
Vegetable Oil1/2 cup
Onion1 Diced
Garlic1 clove peeled crushed
Tomato2 diced
Tomato Puree1 tablespoon
Ground Beef1 lb
Panquehue Cheese2 tablespoons
Parsley1/2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper1 pinch
SaltTo taste
Black PepperTo taste

Instruction

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes
  • While the potatoes are cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
  • Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes, adding garlic for the last minute
  • Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste; cook until tomatoes soften and begin to lose their shape, 3 to 5 minutes
  • Add ground beef to the skillet; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes
  • Stir in Panquehue cheese, parsley, and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper
  • Turn off the heat and let sit until needed
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
  • Grease a 2-quart baking dish
  • Drain potatoes in a colander, then allow to steam dry for 1 to 2 minutes
  • Transfer potatoes back to the pot, add butter and salt, and mash until smooth
  • Let cool until just warm, 5 to 10 minutes, then stir in beaten egg
  • Spread 1/2 of the mashed potatoes over the bottom of the prepared baking dish
  • Layer ground beef mixture over top, then completely cover with remaining potatoes
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are hot and lightly browned on top, about 40 minutes