Chilean Pastel de Choclo-Inspired Corn Beef Bake

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/3 cup sliced black olives
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 5 cups corn kernels
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp chopped basil
• 1 tbsp cornmeal
• 1 tsp sugar
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
2. Cook onion and beef in oil until browned and 160°F; add garlic, cumin, paprika and olives.
3. Spread beef in a baking dish and scatter chopped eggs over it.
4. Blend corn, milk, basil, cornmeal, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a coarse puree; cook in a saucepan until thick, 6 minutes.
5. Spread corn mixture over beef and bake until bubbling and golden, 25 minutes.

Allergen note: Contains eggs and dairy.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.