🇫🇷 Hachis Parmentier
The French answer to shepherd's pie—layers of seasoned minced beef and creamy mashed potatoes baked to perfection.
Ingredients:
Ground beef – 500g
Onion – 1
Carrot – 1
Tomato paste – 1 tbsp
Potatoes – 800g
Butter – 50g
Milk – 100ml
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Thyme – 1 tsp
Grated cheese (optional) – 50g
Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions:
1️⃣ Peel and boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and warm milk. Season with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and carrot until soft.
3️⃣ Add ground beef, cook until browned, then stir in tomato paste and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish.
5️⃣ Cover with mashed potatoes and smooth the top. Sprinkle with grated cheese if desired.
6️⃣ Bake at 200°C (400°F) for about 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.