Chilean Cottage Pie

Autor: Inacap

INGREDIENTES

• 1 kg (2 lbs 3 oz) potatoes, peeled
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp butter (for the mashed potatoes)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1½ large onions, cubed
• Pepper to taste
• Paprika
• Dried oregano
• Ground cumin
• 300 g (11 oz) ground beef (flank or rump)
• 2 hard boiled eggs, quartered
• 2 tbsp golden raisins, soaked
• ½ cup black olives
• 1 tbsp butter
• Optional: Granulated sugar for the top

INSTRUCCIONES

• Step 1 – Cook the potatoes in a pot in a generous amount of salted water until they are soft. Remove from the water and mash using a potato masher.
• Step 2 – Add the butter and hot milk (if it is too thick, add more milk.) Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Step 3 – For the filling: Sauté the onion and ground garlic in oil in a pan. Sweat for a few minutes. Season with salt, paprika, dried oregano and a pinch of ground cumin. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes.
• Step 4 – To assemble the dish: Place the meat filling in a baking dish. Add the hard boiled egg, raisins and olives.
• Step 5 – Cover with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Finally, add a pat of butter to the top.
• Step 6 – Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot.