Low Fat Hachis Parmentier
Discover the comfort of French cuisine with a healthy twist in this **Low-Fat Hachis Parmentier**—a lighter take on the classic French shepherd's pie. This balanced dish layers a savory, fragrant filling of lean ground beef or turkey, finely diced vegetables, and a hint of garlic and Worcestershire sauce, topped with a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth mash of fluffy potatoes made with reduced-fat milk and just a touch of olive oil. The key to its irresistible flavor lies in the aromatic blend of ingredients, like tomato paste and fresh parsley, which enhance the dish with a depth of taste despite its lower calorie count. Perfectly golden after a quick bake in the oven, this healthier hachis parmentier is hearty yet guilt-free, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Ready in just about 80 minutes, it serves four and satisfies without compromising your healthy lifestyle. **Keywords**: low-fat recipes, healthy French cuisine, shepherd's pie, comfort food, lean ground meat recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1 diced celery stalk
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 250 milliliters low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon, chopped parsley
- 800 grams, peeled and cubed potatoes
- 125 milliliters reduced-fat milk
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a large pan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the pan. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, low-sodium beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with half the salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the chopped parsley and remove from heat.
Meanwhile, place the cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the reduced-fat milk and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Mash until smooth, then season with the remaining salt and pepper.
Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish, then layer the mashed potatoes over the top, smoothing with a spatula.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden.
Allow the hachis parmentier to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.2 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 1988 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 160.6 g | 321% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 6946 mg | 148% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
