Gratin Parmentier


Gratin Parmentier
Here, a potato gratin meets hachis Parmentier (minced beef topped with mashed potato): 2 layers of potato around a layer of pre-cooked minced meat.
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Last modified on: May 1st 2019
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 60 min.
All in all: 1 hour 25 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 1
Prepare and finely slice 1 onion and 2 spring onions (scallions).

You can also chop the larger onion.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 2
Pour 4 tablespoons olive oil into a large pan on high heat. When really hot, add the onions.

Salt, pepper and cook for 1 minute without colouring, stirring frequently.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 2 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 3
Add 500 g minced beef, mix well...

Stage 4 - ⌛ 15 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 4
... and cook the meat fully.

Check the seasoning then set aside.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 5
Slice 500 g cooked potatoeses.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 20 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 6
Pour 4 tablespoons oil into a large pan on high heat. When really hot, brown the potato slices on both sides.

Do this in batches if necessary.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 2 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 7
Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).

Butter a gratin dish and arrange half the potatoes in a layer in the bottom.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 2 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 8
Add the meat.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 2 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 9
Then add the remaining potatoes.

Stage 10 - ⌛ 3 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 10
Top with 100 g grated cheese and bake...

Stage 11 - ⌛ 20 min.
Gratin Parmentier : Stage 11
...for about 20 minutes, finishing under the grill, if necessary, to brown the top nicely.
Remarks
It is not essential to fry the potatoes if they are already cooked, but this does give a much better flavour.

You do not need to use beef, so use whatever meat you prefer or have to hand.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe123 RDI=191 %140 RDI=53 %270 RDI=371 %3,467 RDI=173 %14,518 RDI: 173 %
Per 100 g7 RDI=12 %8 RDI=3 %16 RDI=23 %213 RDI=11 %893 RDI: 11 %
Per person20 RDI=32 %23 RDI=9 %45 RDI=62 %577 RDI=29 %2,420 RDI: 29 %
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
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 6.60 €
  • Per person : 1.10 €

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