Recipes

"Peel the potatoes and steam or boil them until tender.

Chop the beef.

Peel and chop the onions and one of the garlic cloves.

Remove the leaves from the parsley, discarding the stems, and chop.

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet.

Add the onions and garlic and sauté until transparent.

Add the beef and the chopped parsley.

Season with the thyme, salt and pepper.

In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a boil.

Drain the potatoes, place them in a mixing bowl and mash them to a purée, incorporating the hot milk and 9 tablespoons of the remaining butter cut into small pieces.

Press the remaining garlic clove through a garlic press and add to the potatoes.

Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper and beat with a whisk until smooth.

Preheat the oven to 400° F

Spread a layer of the potatoes over the bottom of a buttered baking dish.

Spread a layer of the chopped beef over the potatoes.

Continue to alternate the mashed potatoes and chopped beef, ending with a layer of potatoes.

Sprinkle the top of the potatoes with the grated cheese and dot with the remaining butter.

Place in the preheated oven and cook for about 20 minutes, until heated through and nicely browned on top.

Serve with a green salad.

Note: The best potatoes for this have a mealy texture and mash easily."