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    Pastelón de Harina de Maíz (Cornmeal and Beef Casserole)

    pastelón de harina de maíz
    Cornmeal and beef casserole.
    Cornmeal and beef casserole.
    Cornmeal casserole.
    Cornmeal and beef casserole recipe.

    En Español Recipe ↆ

    Pastelón de harina de maíz (cornmeal casserole) combines savory and sweet flavors and the results are nothing short of spectacular.

    Two portions of cornmeal and beef casserole.
    Cornmeal and beef casserole.

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. Fillings
    3. Serving suggestions
    4. About this recipe
    5. Recipe
    6. Video

    Why we ❤️ it

    This week we had dinner at a restaurant locals know and like well. One of their dishes, pastelón de harina de maíz (savory cornbread casserole using cornmeal) brought memories of my first kitchen adventures as a couple, and how this dish was always a favorite of my husband.

    I think this is one of those dishes that once tried,  you'll definitely add to your own repertoire. It just looks refined, while still being simple and easy to prepare, not to mention that it makes for the perfect dish for potlucks and leftover meals.

    Fillings

    For this recipe, I have gone with the classic, beef filling, but you can try some of our other favorites, like a chicken filling, or even a vegan filling (and skip the cheese).

     Cornmeal and beef casserole.
    Cornmeal and beef casserole.

    Pastelón de harina de maíz.

    Serving suggestions

    This corn meal casserole recipe is a one-pan dish, and aside, maybe, from a light Dominican salad, it requires no other dishes for a full meal.

    About this recipe

    Think of this recipe as the lovechild of polenta and lasagna. It combines the best of both worlds, but with an added twist: as in many of our dishes, this one combines savory and sweet flavors.

    For the record, I don’t think there is an ounce of Italian in this dish, it is purely, unadulterated, industrial-grade Dominican.

    I'd love to hear what you think of mixing savory and sweet ingredients in a meal.

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

    Recipe

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    [Recipe + Video] Pastelón de Harina de Maíz (Cornmeal & Beef Casserole)

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Let me show you how to make pastelón de harina de maíz, a cornmeal casserole recipe that combines savory and sweet flavors with amazing results.
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Dominican
    Servings 6
    Calories 852 kcal

    Ingredients

    Tomato sauce

    • 4 cups tomato sauce , (our recipe) (leave it chunky, and season with salt and pepper to taste)

    Filling

    • Beef filling , (or filling of your choice)

    Cornmeal layers and assembly

    • 2 cups cornmeal, (polenta can also be used)
    • 2 tablespoons sugar (white, granulated)
    • 1½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, Extra oil for greasing the pan
    • ½ cup raisins, (optional)
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, (or mozzarella, or a mix of both)

    Instructions
     

    • Cooking cornmeal
      Cooking the cornmeal: In a large pot mix in, cornmeal, 6 cups of water, sugar, salt, and olive oil. Let it rest for an hour (if possible).
      Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. When it comes to the boil lower the fire and continue stirring until it has the consistency of cream cheese and starts lifting from the pot. Remove from the heat.
    • Layered cornmeal casserole topped with cheese
      Assembling: Heat oven to 300 ºF [145 ºC]. Grease a 9" x 9" x 3" [23 cm x 23 cm x 9cm] baking pan.
      Spread ½ of the cornmeal mixture in the baking pan. Cover it with ½ of the cheese, then the meat. Spread the remaining cornmeal mixture and cover with the other half of the cheese. Bake until it turns golden brown.
    • Cornmeal and beef casserole.
      Serving: Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with the tomato sauce and serve with green salad (baby arugula with an olive oil vinaigrette is perfect for this).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 852kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 36gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1726mgPotassium: 1144mgFiber: 9gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1955IUVitamin C: 49.9mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 5.5mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.

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    Published Jan 31, 2011, revised Nov 21, 2022

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    Edited: Nov 21, 2022 | Publish: Jan 31, 2011

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