It’s cold in Montreal today and I’m thinking about nice, warm comfort food. Shepherd’s crust (pâté chinois, here in Quebec) is a dish that is easy to make. It can be crowd pleasing, forward and chilly. If you are a busy family, there is nothing to toss in the oven to cook while helping the kids with their chores. Once a month they will also appreciate how easy it is to cook several casseroles at the same time or to prepare extra ingredients to assemble other dishes together.
Shepherd’s pie (also called shack pie or shepherd’s pie) was traditionally used by survivors; don’t be afraid to experiment a bit with food and vegetables. Here in Quebec, it’s not really a shepherd’s pie but creamed corn and mashed crust. Some people like to add an extra layer of red pepper , which I personally never liked as it was too spicy and overcooked. . The cottage pie was made with lamb, and it could easily be made with ground beef, using a mixture of pork and veal. for tourtière fillings. Any cooked or chopped meat will work, though. If you have any of these already cooked on hand, feel free to use your leftovers!
This is an adaptation of a recipe that a friend’s mother used to make. Carrots give color and extra nutrition to the dish, and make it a little sweet.
Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 pounds of ground beef (we use about medium and add no fat when cooking)
1 chopped onion (optional)
Wigorn 1 teaspoon sauce, or to taste (usually add a little extra)
4-6 apples should be peeled, peeled and cut into rounds
5-6 potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces, milk & butter (or margarine) as mashed potatoes (or a batch of instant mashed potatoes)
salt & pepper, or other condiments, as desired
2 large cans of creamed corn
dot a few extra pieces of butter on top
Just
Place the bread and potatoes in a separate bowl. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and put the lids in place. The tide is high. salt water is not necessary, but you can if you like.
When the vegetables are boiling, reduce to a simmer. Depending on the size of the pieces you made, they will take about 15-20 minutes to cook. For it is very important. When I mash the potatoes, they get a little softer.
While the vegetables brown onions are cooking in the pot, you should still You usually just cook them until translucent, but some people prefer to caramelize them. add in the beef. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it remains pink. If you use leftover cooked, you can skip this whole step, and just add the raw meat and onions directly to the dish.
As soon as the food is browned, place it in the bottom of a 9″ x 13″ pan. Sure it fills in the corners a little bit at first and distributes everything evenly, but it doesn’t like to steam or anything! I sprinkle these with Worcestershire sauce. If you prefer you can add it to the post.
Once the carrots are ready, drain the cooking water. I’m trying to find a use for the liquid: adding soups, sauces or spaghetti sauces, or maybe a thinning vegetable juice. You could also use it in baked to use aromatic cakes, so you can replace some water or milk. Accumulating pain is very important in meat and onions.
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Drain and mash the potatoes. I always add milk and butter as if in dish to serve them always, but maybe prepare them a little from dry they prefer Spread the mashed potatoes over the whole casserole, making sure everything is well. If you use a thin enough plate, you’ll find that the scribe fits you nicely now. This is beautiful.
If you are not going to serve immediately, cover tightly and cool or refrigerate.
If you plan to use it properly, I tip a little butter. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC, or gas mark 6.) Place a baking dish in a hot oven with a cookie towel or some foil it is to take some drops. Bake until bubbling for about 40 minutes. Broil for a few minutes if needed to brown.
For a nice variation, sprinkle 1/3 cup of shredded cheese over the potatoes with about 10 minutes left in the cooking time. Other toppings are paprika on the potato before twisting, and chopped parsley or chives on the cake just before serving.
Serves six liberally.
