Hachis Parmentier

Hachis Parmentier is a medium French recipe that serves 6. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Philippe's Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hr 24 min | Total: 1 hr 59 min

Cost: $15.82 total, $2.64 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1,5 kg Potatoes (floury variety, peeled and cut into large cubes)
  • 800 g Ground beef (15% fat)
  • 200 g Carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 2 Garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
  • 1 Onion (peeled and finely chopped)
  • 300 g Tomato coulis (or canned crushed tomatoes)
  • 25 cl Whole milk (heated in the microwave)
  • 10 cl Dry white wine (for deglazing)
  • 75 g Grated Emmental (for gratinating)
  • 80 g Butter (to incorporate into the mash)
  • 4 cuillères à soupe Breadcrumbs (for crunch)
  • 1 cuillère à café Herbes de Provence
  • une pincée Nutmeg (freshly grated)
  • au goût Salt
  • au goût Black pepper
  • 2 cuillères à soupe Olive oil (for cooking the vegetables)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the potatoes

    Peel the potatoes with a peeler, cut them into large cubes about 2 cm.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Cook the potatoes

    Place the cubes in a pot of cold water, add a generous pinch of coarse salt, bring to a boil and cook 25 minutes until tender.

    Time: PT25M

    Temperature: 100°C

  3. Drain and mash

    Drain the potatoes, mash them immediately with a vegetable mill (or potato ricer) adding the butter.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Heat the milk

    Heat the whole milk in the microwave in two batches to prevent it from overflowing.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Mix butter, milk and mash

    Incorporate the hot milk into the mash, mixing gently with a spoon, then season with salt, pepper and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Prepare the vegetables

    Thinly slice the onion, mince the garlic, cut the carrots into regular small dice.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Sauté the vegetables

    In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil, add the onion and carrots, lightly salt and sauté for 7 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

    Time: PT7M

    Temperature: 180°C

  8. Add the garlic

    Add the sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring quickly.

    Time: PT30S

    Temperature: 180°C

  9. Cook the ground beef

    Add the ground beef, crumble it with the spatula and cook until almost dry, about 8 minutes.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: 180°C

  10. Deglaze with white wine

    Pour the dry white wine, scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan and let reduce until the liquid evaporates.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: 180°C

  11. Simmer the sauce

    Add the tomato coulis, Herbes de Provence, a small pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  12. Preheat the oven

    Preheat the oven to 180°C while the sauce finishes simmering.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 180°C

  13. Assemble the Shepherd's Pie

    In the baking dish, spread the meat evenly in a uniform layer, then top with the mash, smoothing the surface with a spatula.

    Time: PT5M

  14. Add the topping

    Sprinkle the grated Emmental and then the breadcrumbs over the entire surface.

    Time: PT2M

  15. Bake

    Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes until the top is nicely golden and crisp.

    Time: PT35M

    Temperature: 180°C

  16. Rest before serving

    Remove the pie from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
350
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
15 g
Fiber
4 g

Dietary info: Contains meat, Not vegetarian, Can be adapted to a vegetarian version with plant proteins, low-calorie

Allergens: Milk, Cheese, Gluten

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Hachis Parmentier

Recipe by Philippe's Kitchen

A traditional Shepherd's Pie, with a creamy mashed potato, flavorful ground beef, tender carrots and onions, topped with cheese and breadcrumbs. Ideal for a comforting dinner.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
42m
Prep
1h 30m
Cook
16m
Cleanup
2h 28m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$15.82
Total cost
$2.64
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare the potatoes in uniformly sized cubes
  • Cook the potatoes until tender
  • Cook the garlic (30 s) to avoid burning
  • Cook the beef until almost dry
  • Deglaze with white wine and reduce
  • Assemble the dish (meat layer then mash)
  • Bake until golden

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for burns from boiling water and the hot oven.
  • Use a sharp knife and a stable board to avoid cuts.
  • Deglaze the white wine away from the flame to avoid splatters.

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