Colombian Potato and Meat Pie

A hearty and comforting dish from Colombia, this potato and meat pie is made with mashed potatoes, a tasty beef and vegetable filling, and melted cheese on top. In Colombian food, it's a popular comfort food that's great to share with friends and family.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg potatoes, peeled and diced
• 500g ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup peas
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup grated cheese

Instructions:

First, boil the potatoes until they are soft

Then, use a potato masher or fork to mash them

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Put in the garlic and onions, and cook them until they become clear

As you add the ground beef, use a spoon to break it up

Cook until it turns brown

Bell pepper, corn, tomatoes, and peas should all be added now

Put it in the oven for 5 minutes

Add paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste

Add the beef broth and let it cook for another 10 minutes

Set the oven to 180C 350F and heat it up

Cover the bottom of a greased baking dish with half of the mashed potatoes

On top of the mashed potatoes, put the beef mixture

Add half of the grated cheese and chopped cilantro on top

Use a spatula to smooth the top of the remaining mashed potatoes

Cover the top with the rest of the cheese

Put it in an oven that is already hot and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles

Enjoy while hot!