Description
Hachis Parmentier is a classic French comfort dish made with layers of savory ground beef cooked with aromatic vegetables and topped with silky, buttery mashed potatoes, then baked until lightly golden and irresistibly comforting.
Ingredients
- Ground beef, 600 g
- Potatoes, 1 kg
- Onion, finely chopped, 150 g
- Carrots, finely diced, 120 g
- Garlic cloves, minced, 10 g
- Unsalted butter, 80 g
- Whole milk, warm, 200 ml
- Tomato paste, 30 g
- Olive oil, 30 ml
- Salt, 8 g
- Black pepper, 3 g
- Ground nutmeg, 1 g
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, 10 g
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and boil for 20 to 25 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Add 50 g butter and mash until smooth. Gradually add the warm milk, then season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the ground beef. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring, until fully browned.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and mix in the chopped parsley.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly butter a baking dish and spread the beef mixture evenly on the bottom.
- Spoon the mashed potatoes over the beef layer and smooth the surface. Dot with the remaining butter.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is lightly golden and the edges are gently bubbling. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use warm milk when making mashed potatoes to achieve a smoother, creamier texture.
- Let the dish rest briefly after baking to help the layers set before serving.
- Smooth or swirl the potato topping for a more decorative finish before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Hachis Parmentier, French comfort food, beef and potatoes, classic French recipe, baked beef casserole