Description
Hachis Parmentier is a traditional French recipe combining seasoned ground meat and smooth mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg 2.2 lbs of potatoes
- 400 g 14 oz of ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ bunch of fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 100 g 7 tbsp of butter
- 300 ml 1 ¼ cups of milk
- A pinch of ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and place them in a large pot of salted water.
- Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Stir in the chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked meat, sautéed onion, garlic, chopped parsley, and a whole egg. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly. Mash them until smooth using a potato masher or ricer.
- Warm the milk gently in a saucepan. Add the butter to the mashed potatoes, then gradually pour in the warm milk, mixing until the mash is smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Butter a baking dish. Spread half of the mashed potatoes evenly over the bottom.
- Add the meat mixture on top, spreading it out evenly. Cover with the remaining mashed potatoes. For a pretty finish, use a piping bag to create a decorative top layer. (Optional: sprinkle grated cheese over the top for a golden, cheesy crust.)
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 25–30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: main dish
- Cuisine: French cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal