Tip: Add freshly diced thyme for more flavor. Fresh herbs depart more flavor than dried herbs.
Tip: I rarely use celery. I dice and clean two celery stalks at a time and freeze in a plastic bag.
Tip: One may simmer the casserole in a covered pot until the rice absorbs most the liquid. Then top with cheese.
Tip: You may add celery to complement the flavor of the dish.
Tip: Corned beef is loaded with salt. Be careful about adding salt.
Tip: You can simmer casserole in a pot for 20 minutes. Omit the bread crumbs and sprinkle fried shallots on top.
Optional: You could also bake the casserole in the oven.
Tip: You may add sour cream and other cheeses to the dish.
Tip: You can use other types of soup.
Tip: Replace the ground beef with ground turkey or ground chicken.
Tip: Finely diced thyme adds loads of flavor to the dish.
Meat Layer:
Mash Potatoes Layer:
Corn Layer:
Tip: Sprinkle Parmesan or cheddar cheese on top.
Tip: You can substitute minced lamb or minced chicken for beef. Use chicken bouillon cube for minced chicken. Beef bouillon works well with minced lamb.
Tip: Many recipes use tomato paste as thickening agent instead of corn starch. The corn starch works well with minced chicken.
Tip: Can add Creole seasoning or Cheyenne pepper to spice up the dish.