Description
Gordon Ramsay Cottage Pie is a delightful take on a classic British comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dining table. This hearty dish features rich ground beef simmered with aromatic vegetables and herbs, all crowned with creamy mashed potatoes and a crispy parmesan crust. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this cottage pie is both easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful, making it a favorite across all occasions. Whether you’re an experienced cook or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe promises to impress with its balanced flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 750 grams ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1.2 kilograms potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 165 millilitres warm milk
- 30 grams butter
- 20 grams grated parmesan cheese
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 40 grams all-purpose flour
- 55 grams tomato paste
- 500 millilitres beef stock
- 125 millilitres red apple vinegar
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Increase heat to medium-high; add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in flour and tomato paste; then add vinegar and beef stock along with seasonings. Simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until thickened.
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and mash with warm milk, butter, and salt.
- Spoon the beef filling into a baking dish; top with mashed potatoes creating texture using a fork.
- Dot the top with butter and sprinkle parmesan cheese if desired.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg