Hachis Parmentier (Mashed Potato Casserole) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The French like their casseroles just like we do. Easy & good. Ingredients:
2 onions, chopped |
3 garlic cloves, minced (or pressed) |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
3 tomatoes, chopped |
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef |
1 tablespoon herbes de provence (or other herbs to your taste) |
salt & pepper, to taste |
1 egg yolk |
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese |
4 -5 cups mashed potatoes (instant is fine) |
3/4 cup gruyere cheese, grated (can also use emmental or similar) |
Directions:
1. In a large frying pan, cook the onions & garlic in the butter & olive oil on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, ground beef, herbs, salt & pepper. Cook until the meat is browned thoroughly. Turn off heat & add egg yolk & Parmesan cheese, stirring to mix completely.
2. Spread the meat in the bottom of a lightly oiled oven proof dish (a 9x13 would be perfect). Spread the potatoes on top of the meat mixture. And finish by sprinkling the grated cheese on top.
3. Bake in 400 deg oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted & the potatoes lightly browned.
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