Hachis Parmentier
The French take on cottage pie, with beef and onion under buttery mash and a gruyère crust.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.39 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes until soft. Drain, then mash with the butter and milk. Season well.
15 min - 2
Meanwhile heat the oil and cook the onion for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and beef and fry for 8 minutes until browned.
14 min - 3
Stir in the tomato purée, wine, stock and thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes until thick.
15 min - 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Spoon the beef into a baking dish and cover with mash. Scatter the gruyère on top.
- 5
Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
20 min
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