Shepherd’s Pie (Pate Chinois) Recipe 🥧
Overview:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: 661.5
Description:
Indulge in the hearty comfort of Shepherd’s Pie, or as my family calls it, Pate Chinois. This French Canadian rendition is a delightful blend of flavors that’s both easy to prepare and budget-friendly. It’s a beloved dish that’s perfect for any occasion, accompanied by a rustic loaf of crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6-8 | Potatoes |
| 2 | Ground beef |
| 1 | Button mushrooms |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Can creamed corn |
| 1 | Can kernel corn |
| – | Butter |
| – | Milk |
| – | Soya sauce |
| – | Parsley |
Instructions:
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Boil Potatoes:
- Start by boiling the potatoes until they’re fork-tender. This usually takes around 20 minutes.
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Prepare Mashed Potatoes:
- Once boiled, mash the potatoes, leaving them slightly lumpy for texture. Add a knob of butter and a splash of milk to achieve a creamy consistency, but be cautious not to over-mash. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook Ground Beef Mixture:
- In a separate pan, brown the ground beef. If necessary, drain any excess fat. Add in the sliced mushrooms and diced onion, cooking until they’re tender and fragrant.
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Season the Beef:
- Sprinkle a generous amount of soya sauce over the ground beef mixture, adding depth of flavor. Season with pepper to enhance the savory profile.
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Layering:
- Transfer the cooked ground beef mixture into the bottom of a roasting pan, spreading it out evenly to form the base layer.
- Next, spread the creamy corn over the beef layer, followed by the kernel corn, creating distinct layers of texture and flavor.
- Finish by carefully spreading the mashed potatoes over the top, ensuring full coverage of the filling beneath.
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Bake:
- Brush the surface of the mashed potatoes with melted butter to encourage a golden brown crust during baking.
- Place the assembled pie into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for approximately 45 minutes to an hour, or until the potatoes develop a lovely golden hue.
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Garnish:
- Once baked, remove the Shepherd’s Pie from the oven and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for a burst of color and freshness.
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Serve:
- Allow the Shepherd’s Pie to cool slightly before serving. For an extra touch of flavor, drizzle a little more soya sauce over each portion before enjoying.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 661.5
- Fat: 24.8g
- Saturated Fat: 9.2g
- Cholesterol: 102.8mg
- Sodium: 393.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 76.7g
- Fiber: 8.7g
- Sugar: 10.4g
- Protein: 38.6g
Keywords:
Corn, Vegetable, Meat, Canadian, Low Cholesterol, Oven, < 4 Hours
Enjoy your French Canadian Shepherd’s Pie (Pate Chinois)! 🇨🇦🥔
