randuwa: Sabroso Pastel del Pastor

Again, in 6 Steps...

STEP I: Assemble Ingredients

Pancetta, frozen corn, oregano, cayenne pepper, Ground meat (beef, pork and veal mix), black beans, onion, taco seasonings, red pepper, green pepper, jalapeño pepper, instant potatoes, milk, butter, Mexican style taco blend cheese.

This recipe, like a traditional Shepherd's Pie, is built in layers.

STEP II: Middle Layer

Fry the pancetta and then add in the corn with oregano and cayenne pepper, mixing and sauté for about ten minutes to mix and heat well through.

STEP III: Bottom Layer

In the same skillet, brown the ground meat along with the chopped onion.

Once, browned, add in the beans with juice and the taco seasoning. Mix thoroughly and cover. Turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat.

STEP IV: Top Layer

Chop the peppers and then in a sauce pan at the milk, water and butter called for on the directions for the instant potatoes. After the butter is melted, but before the liquid boils, add the chopped peppers. Stir until boiling begins. Remove from heat and stir in the mixture of potato flakes and a handful of the shredded Mexican taco blend cheese. Cover and let set for about 5 minutes.

STEP V: Assemble the Layers