Super easy hachis parmentier, the french sheperd's pie
There are classics that we will never get tired of! A seasoned meat, toped with a mashed potatoes and here you are with a dish that will delight the whole family ;-) Here we share with you the unfailing recipe, a must-have in your cooking recipe book. Enjoy your food !
Ingredients
Mashed potatoes:
Meat:
Materials
- Sieve
- cooking pot
- pan
- gratin dish
Preparation
Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces. Cook everything in a large pot of boiling salted water for 20 minutes. Check the cooking and drain.
Mash the potatoes then add the milk and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Mix well. Then add the butter cut into small pieces and mix again.
* You can use a sieve to have a very smooth puree.
Chop the onions and brown them in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil and a knob of butter. Add the crushed garlic and stir until the onions become translucent.
Add the minced meat, salt and pepper and brown over medium/high heat until the meat is cooked.
Add the broth and let everything reduce over medium heat, stirring regularly.
When the liquid has reduced, add the chopped parsley and stir to combine. Remove from fire.
Transfer the meat to the gratin dish.
Spread the mashed potatoes over the entire surface and smooth the top.
Using a fork, scrape the surface of the puree.
*You can create the pattern you want, we have drawn some kinds of waves.
Generously sprinkle the mashed potatoes layer with breadcrumbs.
Place the hachis parmentier in the oven on grill mode for at least 10 minutes. Place the dish high and watch: the top should be nicely browned and colored, without burning.
There you are, your hachis parmentier is ready!
Observations
The mashed potatoes:
Using a sieve will allow you to obtain a very smooth puree. This step is not mandatory.
You can twist the recipe by adding sweet potato or squash to your mash.
Meat:
You can use ground beef or other ground meat without worries (and even replace with vegetable ground or textured soy proteins). Hachis parmentier is a perfect anti-waste dish and you can even mix several minced meats.
Breadcrumbs:
It will create a crunchy crust on top of the mince and provide additional texture. Of course, it is not mandatory to add any.
How to store hachis parmentier?
You can store it for up to 5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container or covered with cling film. Preferably reheat it in the oven.
Can you freeze hachis parmentier?
You can freeze hachis parmentier without any worries. Preferably reheat it in the oven.
