Hachis Parmentier French Cottage Pie

Step 1 · Peel and Boil Potatoes

Peel and boil potatoes until soft.

• 3 lbsPotatoes

Step 2 · Brown the Beef

While potatoes cook, brown beef in a large pan.

• 3 lbsPotatoes

Step 3 · Cook Vegetables

Add onion, carrot, celery. Cook 8-10 minutes until softened.

• ×2Celery, finely diced

Step 4 · Add Garlic and Tomato Paste

Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook 1 minute.

• 3 clovesGarlic, minced
• 2 tbspTomato Paste

Step 5 · Add Flour

Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir.

• 1 tbspFlour

Step 6 · Add Stock

Add stock gradually.

Step 7 · Season and Simmer

Add thyme, salt, pepper. Simmer 10-15 minutes until thickened.

• 1 tspThyme
• Salt
• Salt

Step 8 · Stir in Peas

Stir in peas if using.

Step 9 · Mash Potatoes

Mash potatoes with butter, milk, and salt.

• 3 lbsPotatoes
• 4 tbspButter
• ½ cupMilk
• Salt
• Salt

Step 10 · Assemble Dish

Spread beef mixture into baking dish.

Step 11 · Top with Potatoes

Top with mashed potatoes.

• 3 lbsPotatoes

Step 12 · Rough Up Top

Rough up top with fork for browning.

Step 13 · Bake

Bake at 425F for 25 minutes until golden.