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               Hachis Parmentier (Beef & Potato Casserole)

Recipe By     : Le Cordon Bleu School of Cooking, Paris,
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Casseroles
                Low Sodium                       French

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        ground beef, lean
   3      tablespoons   onion -- Chopped
   2      tablespoons   margarine
     1/4  teaspoon      Salt -- or to taste
     1/4  teaspoon      Pepper -- or to taste
   1      teaspoon      vinegar
   4      pounds        potatoes -- Peeled
   1      cup           milk, 2% lowfat

Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a pan without browning it,
 and add finely chopped onions, cooking until limp and transparent. 
 Add the beef, salt, pepper and vinegar.  
Cook the beef until medium-rare.  
Butter a casserole dish that can be placed in an oven. 
 Spread beef in casserole and cover with potato puree (recipe follows).  
Dot the top of the potatoes with chunks of butter and broil until brown, 
approximately 10 minutes.

 Potato Puree:  
Place peeled potatoes in cold, salted water, bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes. 
 Drain and mash potatoes while potatoes are hot.  
Add butter and milk and mix well.


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