Pastel de Choclo (Chilean Corn and Beef Casserole) | Dinners

Pastel de Choclo (Chilean Corn and Beef Casserole) | Dinners

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Recept od Haley Brightwell z Dinners.

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Cooking tools:

  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Dutch oven
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5 ounces; 140g each)
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion (8 ounces; 225g), peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium carrot (4 ounces; 113g), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano (Italian or Chilean variety)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 medium clove garlic, halved
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 pounds (900g) 80% lean ground beef (see notes)
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) neutral oil such as canola or vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; for table salt, use half as much by volume
  • 2 medium yellow onions (16 ounces; 453g total), finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika or Chilean ají de color
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) reserved poached chicken liquid from above
  • 10 cups raw fresh sweet corn kernels or frozen corn kernels, thawed (about 3 pounds kernels; 8 to 10 ears of corn)
  • 1 1/2 cups (355ml) whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk, plus more if needed
  • 1/2 ounce basil leaves (about 20 leaves; see notes)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons (24g) cornstarch mixed into a slurry with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
  • 8 pitted large black olives
  • 2 heaping tablespoons raisins (1 ounce; 30g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling
  • A few pinches sweet paprika or Chilean ají de color, for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • Cooking spray or additional softened butter, for greasing the baking dish

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