Pâté Chinois (Shepherd’s Pie)

Name: Pâté Chinois (Shepherd’s Pie)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 4 cups (680 g) russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup (55 g) butter, approximately; 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk, approximately; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 lb (450 g) lean or semi-lean ground beef; 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) creamed corn; Paprika, to taste; Dried parsley, to taste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h

An emblem of Quebec cuisine, this simple, nourishing classic has spanned generations without losing its appeal. A smooth layer of mashed potatoes tops a savoury mixture of ground meat and sweet corn. Easy to assemble and endlessly comforting, it’s the kind of weeknight dinner that brings the whole family to the table.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:01:05 GMT