This delicious and nutritious Hachis Parmentier recipe for toddlers is a great way to add variety to your toddler’s diet. Packed full of sweet potato, beef mince, onion, herbs, and garlic, it’s sure to become a firm favourite in your Australian household. This simple and versatile dish can be easily adapted from a vegetarian meal to include meat, making it ideal for busy parents looking for quick and healthy meal ideas. Serve with a healthy side and your toddler will be asking for seconds.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Hachis Parmentier, Mashed Potato, Ground Beef
• Calories: ~400 kcal
• Protein: ~25g
• Carbs: ~35g
• Fats: ~15g
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes (450g)
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1 medium onion (100g)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons (30g) grated cheese

Directions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 425F (220C).
2. Wash the potatoes and pat dry. Poke them 3 or 4 times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
3. While the potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, add ground beef, onion, garlic powder, thyme, smoked paprika, nutmeg, and ground pepper. Cook, breaking the ground beef into smaller pieces, about 8 minutes or until the beef is cooked through.
4. Once potatoes are cooked, cut them in half, remove the skin, and set aside.
5. When the beef is cooked, drain any fat that may be in the skillet and add milk and butter. Stir for about 1 minute till the butter has melted.
6. Add the potatoes to the beef mixture and mash with a potato masher.
7. Add the grated cheese and stir until well blended.
8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 8-10 minutes in the pre-heated oven.

Recommended Sides

Hachis Parmentier is delicious with a side of steamed vegetables or a green salad to round out the meal.

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