Pierre Franey - Recipes - Hachis Parmentier

Ingredients

• 4 potatoes, about 1-1/4 pounds
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese