Chilean Meat Pie

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped )
• 1 large dried crushed aji panca chile (or new mexican )
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 10 large black olives (sliced )
• 2 cups corn
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   In heavy skillet, brown the meat drain off the fat and remove.

2. 2

   to a 3 - 4 quart casserole dish and set aside.

3. 3

   Add oil to the skillet and saute onion, chile, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and oregano.

4. 4

   Add the sauteed mixture to the meat and mix.

5. 5

   Arrange the olives over the top.

6. 6

   Put corn, milk, and sugar in blender and puree.

7. 7

   Heat a bit of oil in a skillet, add pureed corn and simmer until the corn mixture starts to thicken.

8. 8

   Pour this mixture over the meat mixture.

9. 9

   Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until top is brown.

10. 10

    Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.