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Name: Traditional Argentine Pastel de Papa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Argentina
Ingredients: *For the Potato Layer:**; 4 lbs (1.8 kg) starchy potatoes (like Russet or Idaho), peeled and cut into chunks; 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed; 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated; Salt and white pepper to taste; *For the Beef Layer:**; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85% lean); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth or water; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked); 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 cup (75 g) green peas (frozen or canned); Salt and black pepper to taste; *For Assembly:**; 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, but traditional in modern versions); 1 egg yolk (for egg wash, optional)

Pastel de Papa

🇦🇷 Argentina

Patagonia

Layered casserole of mashed potatoes and spiced ground beef, baked until golden.

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