Pasteles de Papa y Carne

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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Modern baked pasteles featuring creamy potato base, savory ground beef filling, and a golden, flaky top for an easy weeknight dinner. This Puerto Rican-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs russet potatoes, whole milk, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 Puerto Rican cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, peeled and cubed russet potatoes
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 lb ground beef
1 large, finely chopped yellow onion
2 medium, finely chopped green bell peppers
3 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Boil 2 lbs peeled russet potato cubes in salted water 20 minutes until tender; drain, return to pot, and add 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/4 cup flour; mash until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium, add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned; add 1 chopped yellow onion, 2 chopped green bell peppers, and 3 minced garlic cloves; cook 5 minutes until softened, then stir in 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F; spread half the mashed potatoes in a 9x13-inch baking dish, top with ground beef filling, cover with remaining potatoes, and bake 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.