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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Pastel De Yuca Con Carne (cassava And Beef Casserole)

    Pastel de Yuca con Carne (Cassava and Beef Casserole)

    Oct 15, 2012 · Modified: Nov 11, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 11 Comments

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    This Cassava and Beef Casserole is comforting and easy to make. The perfect weeknight meal with a salad on the side.

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    This Pastel de Yuca con Carne is a quick and easy meal. It is one of those dishes that reminds me of home, and a dish that you won't often find on a menu in a Colombian restaurant. Home cooked Colombian food is comforting and satisfying.

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    Cassava and Beef Casserole Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 944 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 onions peeled and finely chopped
    • ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 cup of tomato sauce
    • Salt and black pepper
    • 2 pounds of fresh or frozen yuca
    • ½ cup of milk
    • 2 tablespoons of butter
    • Salt and pepper
    • ½ cup grated parmesan
    • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a sauce pan. Cook the beef. Remove the meat from the pan with a slotted spoon. Add the onions to the pan and saute until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the garlic and red bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the tomato paste, cilantro, parsley and tomato sauce. Stir and cook for 2 minutes more.
    • Season with salt and pepper. Return the meat to the pan and cook over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes until the beef is fully cooked.
    • Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Place the yuca into pieces and place into a pot of cold, salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook it until is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the yuca and return it to the pot.
    • Add the butter, milk and mash it to make a puree. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Spread half of the mashed yuca evenly in a baking dish.When the meat is ready, put it on top of the yuca and spread the remaining mashed yuca evenly all over the top. Add the cheeses over the yuca and bake the casserole until the top is golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 944kcalCarbohydrates: 101gProtein: 37gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1062mgPotassium: 1394mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1730IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 445mgIron: 4mg
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    I love sharing my childhood recipes and stories with you. Colombian food triggers memories of my grandmother and the rest of my family as well. Sometimes while I am cooking a particular dish, I find myself smiling at the memories of Mamita in the kitchen. The pictures are so clear and vivid, that it's as if I am there again. I can hear her voice and smell the fantastic aromas of her traditional Colombian dishes.

    I Hope you enjoy making this Cassava and Beef Casserole. Feel free to replace the beef with the meat of your choice, or just use vegetables and cheese for a meatless meal.

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Belinda @zomppa

      October 15, 2012 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      This looks like those perfect homecooked comfort meals! I love that you share these!

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    2. Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook

      October 15, 2012 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      Pure comfort food! My husband would love this. I know I could use something other than the yucca but I'll have to look for it, it looks so good!

      Reply
    3. Vijitha

      October 16, 2012 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      That looks so delicious. I love one pot meals like these. Neat step-by-step pictures.

      Reply
    4. Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

      October 16, 2012 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Salio perfecto. Una mordidita porfa

      Reply
    5. Juliana

      October 16, 2012 at 10:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love this dish Erica...yours look awesome.
      Hope you are having a fantastic week 🙂

      Reply
    6. 5 Star Foodie

      October 18, 2012 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds really good - I like the cheese crust on top. I would love to try it with bison too!

      Reply
    7. Chris

      October 27, 2012 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      This looks fantastic, Erica, like a Colombian shepherd's pie.

      Reply
    8. Susan

      October 31, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for creating this website. I lived in Colombia for two years and fell in love with the food and people. Your site, recipes and pictures help me bring Colombia back closer.

      Reply
    9. Erica

      October 31, 2012 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for your comments!

      Reply
    10. Gerardo

      November 20, 2012 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      Thanks a lot for the recipe, it bring back memories. I have to try it soon

      Reply
    11. June

      December 05, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      The best. I love yucca and I love Sheppards pie. The unit of both is a South American delight.

      Reply

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