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Pâté Chinois

A classic Canadian layered casserole of seasoned ground beef, creamed corn, and buttery mashed potatoes, baked until golden.

  • 1 hr 15 min
  • 520 kcal
  • Canadian

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

Pâté Chinois

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Cook the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until very tender.

  2. Step 2:

    Drain the potatoes.

  3. Step 3:

    Coarsely mash the potatoes with at least 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of the butter.

  4. Step 4:

    Using an electric mixer, purée the potatoes with the milk.

  5. Step 5:

    Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6:

    Set aside.

  7. Step 7:

    Position an oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).

  8. Step 8:

    In a large skillet, brown the onion in the remaining butter.

  9. Step 9:

    Add the ground beef and cook until golden brown.

  10. Step 10:

    Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat.

  11. Step 11:

    Lightly press the meat into the bottom of a 20-cm (8-inch) square baking dish.

  12. Step 12:

    Cover with the creamed corn and mashed potatoes.

  13. Step 13:

    Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

  14. Step 14:

    Bake for about 30 minutes.

    30 min
  15. Step 15:

    Finish cooking under the broiler.

  16. Step 16:

    Let cool for 10 minutes.

    10 min

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