Chilean Meat Pie Recipe

Forget everything you know about pie crust! This vibrant Chilean Pastel de Carne ditches the traditional pastry for a creamy, subtly sweet corn crust. Packed with savory ground beef, fiery chilies, and aromatic spices, this hearty and flavorful meat pie delivers a delicious kick. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, it's the perfect comfort food with a South American twist!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 286.6 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chilean Meat Pie

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How to Make Chilean Meat Pie

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off excess fat and set aside.
  2. Transfer the browned beef to a 3-4 quart casserole dish.
  3. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté 1 medium onion (chopped), 1-2 serrano chilies (minced, adjust to taste), 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano until softened (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add the sautéed mixture to the beef in the casserole dish and mix well.
  5. Arrange 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives over the top of the meat mixture.
  6. Combine 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, 1/2 cup milk, and 2 tbsp sugar in a blender and puree until smooth.
  7. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the pureed corn mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened (about 8-10 minutes).
  8. Pour the thickened corn mixture evenly over the meat mixture in the casserole dish.
  9. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  10. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

26g

Carbs

5g