---
title: Hachis Parmentier Express (French Shepherd's Pie)
servings: 4
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/hachis-parmentier-express
---

Gather @cheddar cheese{60%g} and @black pepper{}.

Boil the @potato{800%g} chunks in salted water until a knife slides in easily, about 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200°C and warm the @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a large pot. Brown the @ground beef{500%g} over medium-high heat, breaking it up, about 6 minutes. ~{6%minutes}

Add the @onion{1}, @garlic{2%clove} and @carrot{1} and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Stir in the @tomato paste{2%tbsp} and @beef stock{100%ml}, season with @salt{} and pepper, and simmer until the mixture thickens into a loose ragù, about 8 minutes. ~{8%minutes}

Drain the potatoes and mash them with the @butter{30%g} and @milk{100%ml} until smooth. Season with salt, pepper and @nutmeg{}.

Spread the meat mixture in an even layer in a baking dish.

Spoon the mashed potato over the top, smoothing it to the edges, then rough up the surface with a fork so it catches and crisps.

Scatter with cheddar and bake until the top is golden and the edges bubble, about 20 minutes. ~{20%minutes}