In Canada, Shepherd’s Pie—often called Pâté Chinois in Quebec—is the ultimate winter comfort food. While a traditional British Shepherd’s Pie uses lamb, the Canadian version almost always uses ground beef.
The “French-Canadian” secret to this dish is the layering of creamed corn between the meat and the potatoes, which adds a distinct sweetness and moisture you won’t find in the UK version.
Prep time: 20 mins | Bake time: 30 mins
1. The Ingredients
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The Bottom (Meat Layer):
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1.5 lbs Ground beef (Lean or Extra Lean).
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1 Medium onion, finely diced.
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2 cloves Garlic, minced.
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1 tsp Worchestershire sauce.
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Salt and heavy black pepper to taste.
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The Middle (The “Quebec” Secret):
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1 can (14 oz) Creamed corn.
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1 can (14 oz) Sweet kernel corn (drained).
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The Top (The Clouds):
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