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Gordon Ramsay Cottage Pie

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A comforting dish made with a savory ground beef filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked to a golden finish.

Ingredients

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  • 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 (or sub stock + balsamic)
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 3 sprigs fresh)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt + pepper to taste
  • 1.2kg potatoes, peeled, cubed
  • 165ml warm milk
  • 30g butter
  • Salt
  • 20g grated parmesan
  • 30g butter

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the minced garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart as it cooks. Brown the beef completely, ensuring it turns a rich brown color for enhanced flavor.
  3. Stir in the all-purpose flour, mixing well until it coats the meat. This helps thicken the filling.
  4. Add the tomato paste, red wine, beef stock, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Bring it to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook for 30 minutes. You’ll notice the sauce thickening and deepening in flavor.
  5. While the filling simmers, boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until soft, around 15-20 minutes. Once tender, drain them and return to the pot.
  6. Mash the potatoes with warm milk, butter, and salt. The texture should be creamy and smooth.
  7. After the beef filling has cooled slightly, spoon it into a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top, creating some texture with a fork.
  8. Sprinkle the grated parmesan and dot with butter. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for more color if needed.
  9. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish is perfect for chilly evenings and can be paired with a green salad or crusty bread.

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