Pastel De Papa (Potatoe and Ground Beef Pie)

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 1
Pastel De Papa (Potatoe and Ground Beef Pie) Recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 onions
3 carrots ( grated )
2 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup green olives ( optional )
5 -7 peeled potatoes
2 tablespoons butter ( or to taste )
1 pinch milk ( optional )
cumin ( to taste )
salt and pepper ( to taste )
crushed red pepper flakes ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
587
Sugar
3g
Fat
39g
Pastel de Papa, or Potato and Ground Beef Pie, is a beloved comfort food in many Latin American countries like Argentina, Chile and Peru. It is a satisfying dish that can be made with minimal effort and is perfect for warming you up on a cold day. The beef and potato combination produces a well-rounded and satisfying taste that is sure to please.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cook the ground beef with chopped onion and grated carrot until browned.
3.Add cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste and mix in with the beef mixture.
4.Slice olives and boiled eggs and add them to the beef mixture.
5.Meanwhile, peel potatoes and slice them into thin rounds.
6.Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft then mash them together with butter, a pinch of salt and milk (optional) until smooth.
7.Spread half of the mashed potatoes into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
8.Spoon the beef mixture over the mashed potatoes in the dish.
9.Spread the remaining half of the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture.
10.Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes on top are golden brown. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

This savory pie is hearty and filling, providing a good balance of carbohydrates, protein and fiber.

It’s an easy and budget-friendly meal that can feed a crowd or make for great leftover lunches.

CONS

It’s a high calorie and high-fat dish, make sure to enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Adding green olives can add a tangy taste, but can also make it too salty for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The potatoes in this dish contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and fiber.
The ground beef can be a source of valuable nutrients, but also high in saturated fats and cholesterol.
Adding carrots and onions adds some extra vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber.

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