Hachis Parmentier (Traditional + Vegan+ Cauliflower Mash!)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat while lentils offer a vegetarian option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: cauliflower

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-rich, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

Prep the potatoes by peeling and cutting them in half, then quarters.

Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil.

Add salt to the water and boil the potatoes until tender.

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add 1.5 cups of diced white onion, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Cook the onions until translucent, then add the ground beef and cook until browned.

Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, freshly cracked pepper, 1.5 teaspoons of herbs de Provence, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon of freshly minced thyme.

Add 1/4 cup of dry white wine and 2 cloves of minced garlic to the beef mixture and cook until combined.

Set the meat filling aside while preparing the mashed potatoes.

Rice the boiled potatoes into a bowl with 5 tablespoons of butter at the bottom to melt.

Whip the riced potatoes with a whisk and add 1/2 cup of milk and salt to taste.

Mix half of the potato mixture into the beef filling to combine, then layer the remaining potatoes on top.

Sprinkle 1 cup of grated Gruyere cheese over the top and add fresh thyme for garnish.

Bake uncovered at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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