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A kidney friendlier version of the classic pate chinois.

French Canadian Shepherd's Pie - Pate Chinois

A low sodium variation of an old recipe that continues to garnish tables and offer a warm family meal. Made with few ingredients, this French Canadian Shepherd's pie is a classic.
4.7 from 10 votes
PREP TIME15 minutes
COOK TIME1 hour
TOTAL TIME1 hour 15 minutes
SERVINGS6 servings
CREATED BYMarc-Andre Vachon
REVIEWED BYRoxanne Papineau, RD
KIDNEY NUTRITIONHigh phosphorus | High potassium | High protein | Low sodium | Source of fiber | Source of iron
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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups unsalted whole kernel corn or unsalted cream corn

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Put the diced potatoes in a saucepan filled with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, let simmer over medium heat for at least 15 minutes or until tender under a fork. If you have to limit your potassium intake, consider double boiling your potatoes. (Note 1)
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the garlic and onion until soft.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until slightly brown and crispy. Break the meat finely in the pan with a wooden spoon during cooking and set aside once fully cooked.
  • Drain the potatoes when they are ready and put them in a bowl.
  • Pour the milk over the potatoes and puree them with a potato fork or a potato masher until you get a smooth texture. If your mashed potatoes aren't smooth enough, add a little more milk. Put your puree aside when it's ready.
  • Cover the bottom of an 8" (20 cm) square baking dish with the cooked ground beef.
  • Add a uniform layer of whole kernel corn over the meat.
  • Add a uniform layer of mashed potatoes over the corn.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the layer of mashed potatoes is golden.
  • Bake on broil (500°F - 260°C) for 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven when the top is lightly broiled and let cool a little before serving.
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NOTES

Note 1 - Reduce potassium content
If you need to limit your potassium intake, you can use the following tips.
The first is to boil your potatoes twice. Double boiling involves boiling your potatoes twice, replacing the cooking water for the second boil.
The second is to cut the potatoes into smaller pieces and cook them in a larger volume of water.
The nutritional value of this recipe does not take into account these tips.
Note 2 - Best served with
This recipe is great when served with a garden salad and lots of fresh vegetables.
 

NUTRITION FACTS

Nutrition Facts
French Canadian Shepherd's Pie - Pate Chinois
Serving Size
 
1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
303
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
154
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
1023
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
21
g
Vitamin C
 
32
mg
39
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
Phosphorus
 
287
mg
29
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot

For informational purposes only. Nutrition data is primarily calculated from the USDA National Database. Values may vary from accuracy of measurements, brands, nutritional data and more. All measurements are metric (1 cup = 250ml). Readers are encouraged to make their own calculations.

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