Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie)
Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie) layers silky, buttery mashed potatoes over savory, tomato-kissed ground beef studded with onion, garlic, and a hint of cayenne. Baked until the top is lightly bronzed, it’s comforting, rich, and gently spiced, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual weekend gathering.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 2
While the potatoes cook, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes, adding the garlic during the last minute. Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste; cook until the tomatoes soften and start to lose their shape, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the ground beef to the skillet; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Panquehue cheese, parsley, and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and let it sit until needed.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- 5
Drain the potatoes in a colander, then let them steam-dry for 1 to 2 minutes. Return the potatoes to the pot, add butter and salt, and mash until smooth. Let cool until just warm, 5 to 10 minutes, then stir in the beaten egg.
- 6
Spread half of the mashed potatoes over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the ground beef mixture on top, then cover completely with the remaining potatoes.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are hot and lightly browned on top, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 448.97 kcal High 22%
- Protein 14.98 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 26.35 g 10%
- Total Fat 30.93 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 9.92 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 110.25 mg High 37%
- Sodium 485.69 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 3.45 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 95.82 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.14 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 481.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 95.57 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 9.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie) is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 448.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie) made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Eggs. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie)?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 448.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie) healthy?
- Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie) has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 448.97 calories and 14.98 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 485.69 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.92 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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