Cookbook:Shepherd's Pie II

Shepherd's Pie II
Category	Pot Pie recipes
Servings	4 persons
Time	1.5 hours
Difficulty

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Pâté Chinois (Chinese Pie), sometimes known as shepherd's pie, is a simple dish made from layered hamburger, creamed corn, and mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 g) lean ground hamburger meat
• 3–4 cups mashed potatoes
• 12 oz (341 ml or 1 can) creamed corn
• Salt, pepper, and butter to taste
• 1–2 cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (optional, amount depends on how much cheese you want)

Procedure

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
2. In a large skillet, brown the hamburger meat until it is no longer pink
3. In a medium baking pan, evenly layer the meat on the bottom, then corn. Spread a layer of potatoes.
4. If using, sprinkle cheese on top.
5. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Possible toppings include paprika, parsley, ketchup or green tomato chow-chow (ketchup vert)
• Other variations include frying the meat with a diced onion, as well as using an equal combination of creamed corn and regular corn
• See also Shepherd's Pie, Pâté chinois

Warnings

• Always follow safe handling guidelines when using raw meat.