PâTé CHINOIS (QUEBEC STYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE)

Pâté Chinois (Quebec Style Shepherd's Pie) image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs potatoes, (peeled and quartered)
1/3 c milk
1/2 Tbsp salted butter
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 Tbsp salted butter
1 onion, (diced)
1 lb ground beef ((90% lean))
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp salt
2 c sweet corn,* (thawed if frozen)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350F.
Put peeled and quartered potatoes into a medium soup pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender. Drain and add the milk, ½ Tbsp butter, ¾ tsp salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Beat using an electric hand mixer to achieve very smooth and fluffy mashed potatoes. (If using leftover mashed potatoes, beat them to create a smooth texture, adding a splash of milk if necessary.) Set the potatoes aside.
In a large skillet, heat ½ Tbsp butter. Add the diced onion and sauté over medium-high heat until the onions are golden, 3-5 minutes. Add the ground beef and brown the beef until it is cooked through.
Pour the onion and beef mixture into the bottom of a greased 8x8 baking dish. Evenly distribute the corn over the meat. Finally, dollop the potatoes over the corn, spreading them even to create a top crust.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown.