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Hachis Parmentier

A French bistro classic: browned ground beef layered with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. Rich, comforting, and ready in under an hour.

Total time
55 min
Servings
4
Calories
542
Protein
38g
Hachis Parmentier
comfortheartyfrenchbeefcreamytenderweeknightcomfort-food-night

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, ~15 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  3. Step 3

    Add onion; sauté until softened and light golden, ~4 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add ground beef, breaking up with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Season beef mixture with salt and pepper. Spread evenly in the skillet.

  6. Step 6

    Drain potatoes. Mash with 3 tbsp butter and milk until smooth and creamy.

  7. Step 7

    Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the beef, then dot top with remaining 1 tbsp butter.

  8. Step 8

    Bake until the potato top is golden brown, ~15 minutes.

  9. Step 9

    Remove from oven. Scatter parsley over top if desired. Let rest 5 minutes, then serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch oven-safe skillet
  • large pot
  • colander
  • masher
  • wooden spoon
  • oven

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