Layered Parmentier Bake

A French-inspired, rich and creamy casserole featuring seasoned ground beef topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal that reheats beautifully.

• Prep: 25 min
• Cook: 45 min
• Total: 1 hr 10 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: French
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $4.46/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• bake
• comfort food
• savory
• rich
• classic
• crowd-pleaser

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound ground beef (lean)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, finely chopped)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 2 pound russet potatoes (peeled and quartered)
• 0.25 cup milk
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet with the yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
4. Stir in the beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the ground beef mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour the ground beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Meanwhile, place the peeled and quartered russet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
7. Return the drained potatoes to the hot pot. Add the milk and butter. Mash until smooth. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and black pepper.
8. Carefully spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the ground beef mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 730
• Protein: 51.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.2 g
• Fat: 38 g
• Fiber: 5.1 g
• Sodium: 760 mg
• Saturated Fat: 19.5 g
• Sugar: 3.4 g
• Cholesterol: 175 mg