Description
Indulge in the hearty goodness of Gordon Ramsay’s Cottage Pie, a comforting classic that brings the flavors of British cuisine to your dinner table. This delightful dish features tender ground beef simmered with aromatic vegetables and rich red wine, all enveloped in a creamy mashed potato topping. Baked to golden perfection with a crispy parmesan crust, each bite promises warmth and satisfaction. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this cottage pie is easily customizable to suit your pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 750g ground beef
- 40g all-purpose flour
- 55g tomato paste
- 500ml beef stock
- 125ml red wine
- 1 bouillon cube
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1.2kg potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 165ml warm milk
- 30g butter
- 20g grated parmesan
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in flour and tomato paste; then add red wine, beef stock, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes until thickened.
- Boil potatoes until soft; drain and mash with warm milk, butter, and salt.
- Spoon meat filling into a baking dish; spread mashed potatoes on top. Sprinkle with parmesan.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg