Chilean Shepherd's Pie (Pastel de Choclo)

Name: Chilean Shepherd's Pie (Pastel de Choclo)
Cuisine: Latin America & Caribbean, Central & South American
Ingredients: 10 medium ears, fresh corn, husks and silk removed; 1 cup, heavy cream; , Salt and ground black pepper; 1/4 cup, fresh basil leaf, chopped; 6 , boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed; 2 tablespoons, olive oil; 1/2 cup, water; 4 , medium onions, minced (about 4 cups); 1 tablespoon, ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon, hot paprika; 1 pound, 85 percent lean ground beef; 4 , hard-cooked eggs, sliced thin; 3/4 cup, kalamata olives, pitted and halved (see illustration below); 1/2 cup, raisins; 1 - 2 teaspoons, sugar

Main Courses
Latin America & Caribbean
Central & South American
Meat
Poultry
Beef
Chicken
Casseroles
Savory Pies & Tarts

With seasoned ground meat beneath a layer of corn puree, pastel de choclo, or Chilean shepherd’s pie, is very popular in Chile. Our version uses beef, chicken, hard-cooked eggs, olives, raisins, and fresh corn to create a rich, hearty casserole.

SERVES 6

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