Description
Indulge in the warmth of a classic British dish with the Gordon Ramsay Cottage Pie Recipe. This comforting casserole features tender ground beef simmered in a rich gravy, layered beneath a creamy mashed potato topping, and finished with a crispy parmesan crust. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe is both easy to prepare and remarkably satisfying. With its hearty flavors and delightful textures, it’s no wonder this dish will become a staple in your home. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread for an unforgettable meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 750g ground beef
- 1.2kg potatoes
- 165ml warm milk
- 30g butter (for mash)
- 20g grated parmesan
- 500ml beef stock
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh thyme and bay leaves
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 40g all-purpose flour
- 55g tomato paste
- 125ml red wine (or sub stock + balsamic)
- 1 bouillon cube
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 3 sprigs fresh
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and sauté minced garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Add ground beef, browning it thoroughly while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in flour and tomato paste before gradually adding red wine (or stock + balsamic), beef stock, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Boil peeled and cubed potatoes until soft; drain and mash with warm milk, butter, and salt until creamy.
- Remove bay leaves from the filling and transfer it to a baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes over the top and sprinkle with parmesan.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg