Chilean Pastel de Choclo (Corn Pie)

Name: Chilean Pastel de Choclo (Corn Pie)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: For the Corn Topping 🌽; 5 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed); 1/2 cup milk 🥛; 2 tbsp butter 🧈; 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweetness); For the Filling 🍗🥩; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅; 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄; 1/2 lb ground beef 🥩; 1/2 lb shredded rotisserie chicken 🍗; 1/4 cup black olives 🫒; 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 🥚; 1/4 cup raisins (yes, trust us! 😉); Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

Prep: 30 minCook: 45 minTotal: 1 hr 15 min

Story

In the rustic hills of Chile, Don Luis once shared a warm meal with a family of farmers after a long day of storytelling under the vines 🌽🧺. The mother brought out a dish so comforting, the entire room went silent after the first bite. It was *Pastel de Choclo*—a layered, golden corn pie hiding a rich, savory filling beneath. Back in his kitchen, with Toby laying by his feet and the smell of caramelized onions in the air, Don Luis recreated the dish with a smile. “Some flavors,” he said, “tell stories better than words.” Now, he’s ready to pass it on to you! 💫 Time, Calories & Cost

Ingredients

For the Corn Topping 🌽
5 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
0.5 cup milk 🥛
2 tbsp butter 🧈
1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweetness)
For the Filling 🍗🥩
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
0.5 lb ground beef 🥩
0.5 lb shredded rotisserie chicken 🍗
0.25 cup black olives 🫒
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 🥚
0.25 cup raisins (yes, trust us! 😉)
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2Make the corn topping: In a blender, combine corn, milk, butter, and sugar. Blend until creamy but slightly chunky. Cook in a saucepan over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until thickened. Stir often so it doesn’t stick! 🌽✨
3Prepare the filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic, ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned. Mix in shredded chicken. Remove from heat.
4Layer it up: In a baking dish, spread the meat mixture evenly. Top with olives, egg slices, and raisins. Pour the corn topping over everything and smooth it out.
5Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes or until golden and slightly crispy on top. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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Don Luis · A character for three generations

Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.

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