Argentinian · intermediate
Argentinian Pastel De Papa Skillet With Spiced Beef
A comforting Argentinian skillet dinner featuring a savory ground beef filling layered beneath golden mashed potatoes and broiled to perfection.
- PREP TIME
- 20 min
- COOK TIME
- 25 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Place cubed potatoes in a pot of salted cold water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- 02
Drain potatoes thoroughly and mash with butter and half a teaspoon of salt until smooth and creamy.
- 03
Preheat oven broiler on high and set oven rack six inches below the heating element.
- 04
Heat olive oil in a ten-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat, then sauté onion, red bell pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes until soft.
- 05
Add ground beef, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 7 minutes while breaking up meat until browned.
- 06
Stir in green olives, spread meat evenly in the skillet, top with mashed potatoes, and broil for 5 minutes until the potato top is golden brown.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Skillet Layer Broiling
Technique of assembling cooked savory fillings and toppings directly in an oven-safe pan for immediate high-temperature crusting under the broiler.
Notes from the kitchen
- Use a fork to cross-hatch the potato surface before broiling to create extra crispy ridges.
- Ensure the skillet is fully oven-safe including the handle before placing under the broiler.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.