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French Canadian Shepherd's Pie (Pâté Chinois)

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Pâté chinois (Chinese pie) is a traditional French Canadian main course, and is often served during the cold months of the year. It is typically served with pickled beets.

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Ingredients

  • 8 medium fresh whole white potatoes
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 small yellow or Spanish onion, chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper (optional), chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained, or creamed sweet corn with sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil potatoes in lightly salted water until soft, drain. Mash potatoes, adding 2 tbsp butter and just enough milk to achieve a spreadable consistency. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Brown ground beef with onions and peppers. Drain fat and put ground beef mixture in bottom of casserole dish.
  3. 3
    Mix creamed corn and whole kernel corn, then spread over beef.
  4. 4
    Spread the mashed potatoes across the top to form a 'crust'. Lightly sprinkle with paprika, and salt/pepper to taste, and make tracks with a fork, if desired.
  5. 5
    Bake uncovered at 400°F until the potatoes are golden brown (approximately 30 minutes).
  6. 6
    Serve hot with a generous portion of sliced chilled pickled beets.

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:French_Canadian_Shepherd's_Pie_(P%C3%A2t%C3%A9_Chinois)