Polenta parmentier


Polenta parmentier
This recipe is similar to a shepherd's pie, but the meat is accompanied by vegetables, and the mashed potatoes are replaced by a delicious cheese polenta.
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Last modified on: March 20th 2024
For 6 people, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 50 min.
All in all: 1 hour 35 min.
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Stage 1 - 5 min.
Polenta parmentier
Prepare 2 carrots, then cut into small pieces, but you can also grate them.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - 3 min.
Polenta parmentier
Prepare and slice 1 onion.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - 15 min.
Polenta parmentier
Prepare 1 leek, then chop.

Set aside.

Stage 4 - 1 min.
Polenta parmentier
In a large saucepan over high heat, pour in 4 tablespoons olive oil and when hot, add onion, salt and pepper.

Cook for 1 minute, without browning.

Stage 5 - 5 min.
Polenta parmentier
Add the carrots and leeks, mix well, season with salt and pepper and cook, uncovered, until the carrots are tender (about 5 minutes).

Transfer to a large plate.

Stage 6 - 7 min.
Polenta parmentier
In the same saucepan, still over high heat, pour in 4 tablespoons olive oil and when it's hot add 1 bayleaf, 1 sprig thyme and 1 garlic clove.

Stir to flavour the oil, then add 500 g minced beef, salt and pepper.

Cook the meat to your liking, stirring occasionally.

Stage 7 - 5 min.
Polenta parmentier
Add 250 g peeled and chopped tomatoes, mix well, bring to the boil, then turn off the heat and remove (and discard) the bay leaf, garlic and thyme.

Stage 8 - 2 min.
Polenta parmentier
Pour in the vegetables and mix well, then check the seasoning.

Stage 9 - 2 min.
Polenta parmentier
Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C) .

Butter a casserole dish, then pour in the meat and vegetable mixture.

Stage 10 - 15 min.
Polenta parmentier
Prepare 300 g polenta to which you will mix 100 g grated cheese (put some aside for the next step).

Stage 11 - 3 min.
Polenta parmentier
Spread the polenta in the dish, leaving a tiny space around the edge for the cooking steam to escape, then sprinkle the top with the remaining grated cheese.

Stage 12 - 30 min.
Polenta parmentier
Bake for about 30 minutes at 200°C (390°F), watching for browning on top.

Stage 13
Polenta parmentier
Your polenta parmentier is ready.
Remarks
For the grated cheese, it's up to you, but I'd recommend a hard cheese: Comté, Cheddar, Parmesan...

The proportions are only indicative, so don't hesitate to adapt them to your taste and the quantities you have on hand.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge, protected by cling film or in a closed container.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe330 RDI=130 %340 RDI=30 %590 RDI=90 %3,350 RDI=170 %14,030 RDI: 170 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=6 %20 RDI=2 %30 RDI=4 %170 RDI=8 %710 RDI: 8 %
Per person50 RDI=20 %60 RDI=5 %100 RDI=20 %560 RDI=30 %2,340 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 8.75 €
  • Per person : 1.50 €

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