French Canadian Shepherd's Pie
This comforting and hearty Canadian dish combines layers of seasoned beef mince, creamy corn, and fluffy mashed potatoes baked to perfection. The savory aroma of onions and beef fills your kitchen as you prepare this ultimate comfort food. Enjoy the golden crust of mashed potatoes along with a side of ketchup for a taste of Canada in every bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g beef mince
- 5 big potatoes, peeled and cut in quarters
- 500 ml cream corn
- 2 medium size onions, finely chopped
- 250ml milk
- 3 tbsp butter or margarine
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pinches parsley flakes
- 1 tbsp paprika
- Salt pepper
- Ketchup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5.
- Boil the potatoes in a pot until they are soft, about 12-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet and brown the onions for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the beef mince to the onions and season well with the salt and the pepper. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the mince has a nice brown color.
- When the potatoes are cooked, drain them, add the butter, the milk and mash them. Add salt and pepper to your taste.
- In a baking dish, put the beef and onions in the bottom first, then top it wih the cream corn and finally, with the mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle the parsley flakes and the paprika on the top and put it in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Broil for an additionnal 5 minutes or until the mashed potatoes have a nice golden crust.
- Serve with a lot of ketchup, as that is the way people eat it in Canada.
Yield
Serves 4
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