Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Cottage Pie Recipe is the epitome of comfort food, combining hearty ground beef with a rich, savory filling topped with velvety mashed potatoes and a sprinkle of parmesan. This classic British dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, delivering warmth and satisfaction in every bite. With its layers of flavor and delightful textures, it becomes an instant favorite at any table. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night at home, this cottage pie will undoubtedly impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 750g ground beef
- 1.2kg potatoes, peeled, cubed
- 500ml beef stock
- 165ml warm milk
- 55g tomato paste
- 125ml red wine (or substitute)
- 20g grated parmesan
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 40g all-purpose flour
- 1 bouillon cube
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 3 sprigs fresh
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt + pepper to taste
- 30g butter for mash
- 30g butter for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet; sauté minced garlic and finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery until soft.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in flour and cook for one minute; mix in tomato paste, red wine (or substitute), beef stock, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves; simmer for 30 minutes.
- Boil cubed potatoes until soft; drain and mash with warm milk and butter.
- Let meat filling cool slightly; spoon into baking dish and top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F); bake 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 (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg