PORTUCHENUA
BEEF-CORN-MASHED-POTATO
 
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cans corn
6 potatoes, cooked and mashed (or use instant)
Cheddar Cheese or shredded Mexican Cheese Mix

Brown the ground beef. Add the taco seasoning.

Place beef in the bottom of 2 ovenproof 8-liter dishes (I use oval Corningware).

Place a thin layer of cheese, then top with 2 cans of corn.

Place mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle with cheese, as desired.

Bake, covered, for about 30 minutes then uncover and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer.

Let set for 5 minutes before serving.

This was a dish my Grandma made and has been my favorite since I was a child. She got this from her mother who is French Canadian, so I don't believe I spelled it right! It's pronounced: Por-Tu-Shen-Wa.

Very quick and easy to make and the family loves it!

Submitted by: Susan Goodknight

recipe reviews
Portuchenua Beef-Corn-Mashed-Potato
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 Sempra says:
It's called Paté Chinois, which means Chinese Paste in french. It's quite well known and loved up here in Montreal and the rest of French Canada.
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 amanda says:
Very good! I was a little unsure on the directions. I added a little water to the beef after I added the taco season and I drained the corn.
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 Darla (Pennsylvania) says:
Hi

I just wanted to say this dish is absolutely delicious!!! I use instant 4 cheese flavor mashed potatoes. A very quick dinner to prepare. Enjoy
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 Gina (California) says:
this sounds a lot like sheppards pie!!!
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 Wisline (Florida) says:
Dis is da best and i also made corn bread to eat with eat everyone loves it thanx to u nd ur grandma
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 Leah (United States) says:
This is a great recipe, though I need to double it the next time I prepare it for my family. They couldn't get enough! It would be nice if the oven temperature and the number of people this recipe feeds is included. I had to guess on both.
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 Gabby (Illinois) says:
This was yummy and the whole family loved it. I'll be making it on a regular basis. Thx so much for sharing it.
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 Cris says:
The French Canadian name for the dish is: Pate Chinois.

 

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