Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie)

Name: Chilean Pastel de Papas (Potato Casserole Pie)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Chilean
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Butter; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 2 whole Diced Tomatoes; 1 whole Diced Yellow Onion; 2 whole Eggs; 0.5 tsp Fresh Parsley; 1 lb Ground Beef; 1 whole Minced Garlic; 5 cups Peeled Whole Potatoes; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 2 tbsp Shredded Cheese; 1 tbsp Tomato Paste; 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chilean 🇨🇱 Low-Carb Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

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

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.