{"id":"pastel_de_choclo_20beb369fb","slug":"pastel-de-choclo","title":"Pastel de Choclo","description":"A classic Chilean corn pie featuring a savory beef and chicken filling (Pino) topped with a sweet, creamy corn crust and caramelized sugar.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":90,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1kg corn kernels","name":"Corn","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"kernels","notes":"fresh or frozen","group":"Corn Crust","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"whole milk preferred","group":"Corn Crust","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"50g unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.76,"usUnit":"oz","form":"solid","notes":"unsalted","group":"Corn Crust","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 bunch fresh basil","name":"Basil","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"chopped","group":"Corn Crust","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"500g ground beef","name":"Ground Beef","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground","notes":"lean","group":"Beef Filling (Pino)","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 large onions, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"white or yellow","group":"Beef Filling (Pino)","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Beef Filling (Pino)","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"400g chicken breast, cooked and shredded","name":"Chicken Breast","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":14.11,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cooked and shredded","notes":"can also use thighs","group":"Assembly","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced","name":"Egg","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"hard-boiled and sliced","notes":"","group":"Assembly","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1/2 cup black olives","name":"Black Olives","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"pitted","notes":"Chilean Alfonso olives are traditional","group":"Assembly","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1/4 cup raisins","name":"Raisins","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"dried","notes":"","group":"Assembly","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"2 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"for topping","group":"Corn Crust","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onions and garlic until translucent. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Simmer for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool. This is the 'Pino'.","group":"Filling Preparation","title":"In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onions and garlic","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Filling Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Blend the corn kernels with the milk and fresh basil until you have a thick, slightly chunky paste. In a large pot, melt the butter, add the corn mixture, and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens.","group":"Corn Crust Preparation","title":"Blend the corn kernels","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Corn Crust Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). In a large baking dish or individual clay pots, spread the beef filling (Pino) at the bottom. Layer with shredded chicken, olives, raisins, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.","group":"Assembly","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover the filling with the corn paste, smoothing it out with a spatula. Sprinkle the top with sugar to help it caramelize.","group":"Assembly","title":"Cover the filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 30-35 minutes until the corn mixture is set and the top is golden brown and bubbly.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":35,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Tradition suggests serving this in a 'paila de greda' (clay bowl). Pair it with a fresh Chilean salad of sliced tomatoes and onions.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Chilean"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake","saute"],"equipment":["blender","skillet","casserole dish","large pot"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"casserole","note":"Standard 9x13 inch baking dish"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The beef filling (Pino) can be made a day in advance and refrigerated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the oven at 350°F (177°C) to maintain the crust texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpastel_de_choclo_20beb369fb%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=585d9a16-2c41-4433-b8d1-29e959ef7baa","imageAlt":"Pastel de Choclo — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["chilean","corn","beef","chicken","casserole","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Pastel de Choclo","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:45:52.224Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:45:52.224Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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