French Canadian Shepherd's Pie (Pâté Chinois)
Meat Recipes 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.
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 6 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 9 listed ingredients.
- Set aside about 45 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
Mix ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese with potatoes, or place shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top of potatoes before cooking.
See also Shepherd's Pie.
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
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.
- 02
Brown ground beef with onions and peppers. Drain fat and put ground beef mixture in bottom of casserole dish.
- 03
Mix creamed corn and whole kernel corn, then spread over beef.
- 04
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.
- 05
Bake uncovered at 400°F until the potatoes are golden brown (approximately 30 minutes).
- 06
Serve hot with a generous portion of sliced chilled pickled beets.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0, credited to Jerry lavoie at English Wikibooks; view original image record .
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