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.

Ingredients
For 4 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Cook the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until very tender.
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Step 2:
Drain the potatoes.
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Step 3:
Coarsely mash the potatoes with at least 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of the butter.
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Step 4:
Using an electric mixer, purée the potatoes with the milk.
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Step 5:
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper.
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Step 6:
Set aside.
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Step 7:
Position an oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
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Step 8:
In a large skillet, brown the onion in the remaining butter.
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Step 9:
Add the ground beef and cook until golden brown.
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Step 10:
Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat.
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Step 11:
Lightly press the meat into the bottom of a 20-cm (8-inch) square baking dish.
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Step 12:
Cover with the creamed corn and mashed potatoes.
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Step 13:
Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
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Step 14:
Bake for about 30 minutes.
30 min -
Step 15:
Finish cooking under the broiler.
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Step 16:
Let cool for 10 minutes.
10 min








