British Classic Cottage Pie - Lazy Weekender

[@Oughut88]

Finally, a Cottage Pie recipe that isn’t bland. Thank you.

[@RossBamford]

I definitely have no time for bland food!

[@DavidLowry-c3o]

@Oughut88 you like salty food oh and put more salt on to then into oven

[@keepingitrealUK]

Making this again today, it has become a monthly ritual in our house. I am grating the carrots otherwise my son will not eat them. This is hands down the best recipe I have made by far.

[@RossBamford]

Really glad to hear that, so glad to hear you like the recipe! 😊 I hear you on the carrots, nothing wrong with “hiding” them 😅

[@101088Albert]

I have learnt more from this video than watching 100s of others. The tip on making a firmer more rustic mash so as it’s drier is just outstanding and was a “problem” I was having. Big thanks and most definitely you have gained a new follower.

[@RossBamford]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@sarahwalls4829]

The best cottage pie recipe I have found! So comforting. Thank you! Delish. ❤

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! Glad you like it 😋

[@wintercame]

Greetings from snowy Michigan, Ross. This popped up on my recommended and I learned a lot of cooking tips ' the salt- onion deal and rinsing the potatoes and salting the top for browning etc etc. Can't wait to try this old time favorite using all your enhancements and wow my family and friends. Newly subbed!

[@RossBamford]

Greetings to you from a rather less snowy UK! Glad you found the video and it was useful! Really hope you enjoy, and thanks for the sub! 😊

[@JessicaJGrande]

How do you not have more followers? This was an amazing recipe video loved it

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! 😊 Glad you liked the vid 🙂

[@64kimmyjo]

Yes. Russet is correct. I made this today on a cold, rainy day in Indiana, USA. Delicious, hearty and so comforting. Great recipe

[@RossBamford]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@BlueBirdsProductions]

Cheers Ross mate, this is absolutely banging and reminds me of being a kid again (except this one is a lot better)! Definitely subscribing for all these classic recipes

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! Glad you found the channel and enjoyed the video, cheers for the sub 👍

[@jBownz]

I'll be adding the HP and creamed horseradish sauces to my next one. Very nice.

[@RossBamford]

Nice! You won’t regret it 😋

[@RevPev13]

This is the most beautiful I’ve seen. Definitely will make it. Nervous about the horseradish but quite honestly if it’s as beautiful as you are clever, well… or did I mean as clever as you are beautiful? Enough silliness. Love this!! Pretending to master a pie in Arizona during the summer heat, I’m sautéing as I type.

[@chrissyboy2401]

Bloody delicious,going to do it this week,was looking for the extra ingredients to kick it up.HP and Horseradish are brilliant,thanks for the vid.

[@michaeldean9338]

Came across this channel by chance, and can't get enough of it. Looking forward to trying this particular recipe-- especially because of the HP sauce. You're a great host, and your instructions are clear and to the point. Thanks again, Chef -- and Happy New Year.

[@RossBamford]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad you like the videos and hope you enjoy the cottage pie! 🙂

[@michaeldean9338]

@@RossBamford You bet! Greetings from Florida, U.S.A.

[@alex-E7WHU]

Never ever use hp sauce. Always use Wilkins & sons tiptree brown sauce (or tomato sauce) the absolute pinnacle of sauce.👍

[@michaeldean9338]

@@alex-E7WHU Gotta try it. Thanks for the mention.

[@HaggisVitae]

Making this for company this coming weekend! Love your format, editing style, and humor! New subscriber here. Well done!!

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! Hope you all enjoy 😋

[@BeeKay4444]

Oh my that looks AMAZING!

[@Sneakers-s5r]

Watching from Ontario, Canada🍁 Spot on Mate!

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! 🤩

[@GillTurner-b1n]

Looks delicious.❤

[@GarethVaughan-my1fw]

Love the little details you add to to so many steps along the way, and I quietly screamed "yes!" when you got the HP sauce out, that's my secret sauce, too! This looks absolutely lovely. Ever used some red wine with this? Thankyou, now I know what's for grub, today!

[@RossBamford]

Thanks, glad you liked it! Red wine can work in here, but I’d adjust the other ingredients to account for the extra acidity and balance the flavours 🙂

[@coolcpa3321]

This looks wonderful and earned my subscription. We're still enjoying 80F days in San Jose, but when the weather turns, I'm giving this one a try. When I need mashed potatoes (Russets, Yukon Gold, Red, etc.), I always steam rather than boil and never have to deal with watery or sticky potatoes. Uses less water, too, which is important in California.

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it, it’s definitely one for cooler weather! Great tip on steaming rather than boiling 😊

[@joecomtois7151]

looks delicious!

[@Apollo_Blaze]

This looks Delicious....I never would have thought to leave the potato thicker, which makes perfect sense here...and I never would have thought to use the horseradish, which I love and has to add so much flavor...Wonderful video!! 👍

[@RossBamford]

Thank you! Glad you liked it, hope it’s useful 🙂

[@thecottagemouse2713]

I ordered the Hendersons from Amazon. This is one of my husbands favorite dishes. Will try it this weekend. I already know it will be terrific. Thanks again from USA

[@RossBamford]

Awesome! Hope you both enjoy it! 🙂

[@agnieszkadrewniak-kim3114]

Love this recipe Ross! Will try this tonight, thank you so much 🌹

[@RossBamford]

Hope you enjoyed it! 😋

[@thecy64]

Great tutorial with explanations with some useful tips. I make a mean cottage pie but can always benefit from some tips. Looks yummy.

[@RossBamford]

Glad it was useful, and thanks for the kind comment! 😊

[@TheIdeabaker]

Thank you for outstanding tips and exceptional teaching. Am making this now. You’ve got a new subscriber! 💕

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video 😊

[@patrickdickson4671]

Why hasn’t KZbin given me your channel. ? I’m subscribed. Thank you for the receipt. Looking forward to more.

[@bates1j]

It’s pretty much what I do over here in the states, but I will be adding the tomato paste in the beginning as you did. The extra flavor it will bring will be delicious. I also use garlic, either fresh or granulated with the onions. Instead of the last bit of cheese on the top, that’s where we Americans put the smoked paprika for both color and flavor. I’ll try your recipe soon, after hitting Amazon for those sauces we don’t have over here. Thanks once again for a great vlog. Jayne

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! Garlic is great in this, but I usually leave it out when doing "traditional British". I like the idea of smoked paprika on top too, I'll definitely give that a try!

[@aleeciamarie5237]

Oooo Ive just cooked this, I’ve added the brown sauce like you said! Can’t wait to eat now

[@RossBamford]

Hope you enjoyed it! 😋

[@JUNO_EDM]

Shepherds pie is one of my absolute favourites. Looks delicious! Shepherds pie is actually thought to be a traditional Irish dish that originated in southern irish cottages in munster (hence the name cottage pie, also known as shepherds pie if sheep meat is used) which was brought to England from Ireland and became popularised in britain, which caused lots of people to think its british! There are a few arguments for it originating in britain, though it is believed to be irish. However, it's still very popular on both islands, so i guess both countries can claim this gorgeous dish! 🇮🇪❤️🇬🇧

[@PMB1951-b4m]

OMG. Looks wonderful! I will be making it your way this week. Thank you❤

[@RossBamford]

Enjoy! 🙂

[@christinevlahos4865]

Love the FAST SPEED!

[@njmargetson]

Very good job!

[@RossBamford]

Thanks 😊

[@miladydewinter7770]

Huge fan of Smoked Paprika! And I would never have thought of putting salt on onions. I put HP in practically everything (except rice pudding!). Great tip re the Horseradish -- will try that -- THANKS. Have subscribed.

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! Glad you like the video, and I’m totally with you on the HP 😋😋

[@lorrainei1622]

I’m a Brit living in the u.s and I miss British food, I’m definitely gona get the ingredients and make this next week!

[@RossBamford]

Fab! Hope you enjoy it! 😋

[@reneroo9290]

Thank you this reminds me of how my gran would make her Shepards pie 😍 l’ll be making this for tea tonight 👏🏼

[@RossBamford]

Hope you enjoyed it! 😋

[@santana898989]

Thank you. I'm an American and I shall try this. Cheers.

[@RossBamford]

Awesome! Enjoy! 😋

[@Inam10]

Good Job.

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! 😊

[@apprentice500]

This made it seem easier than other chefs I've seen. Gives me confidence to give it a go!

[@RossBamford]

Great stuff! That's one of the main things I hope to do with my videos! Have fun making it 🙂

[@ConnieBlake44]

Will definitely try this, but with much less salt, thanks for making it.

[@RossBamford]

Enjoy! 🙂

[@Midnight7Marauder]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@SuzeDadry]

Great recipe. Super delicious. Thank you.

[@RossBamford]

Thanks, glad you liked it! 😋

[@brucev5493]

Excellent. Thank you and greetings from virginia!

[@RossBamford]

Thanks!

[@ourmodestfamily]

I will never make cottage pie any other way. Even my 5 year old, enjoys this. This is now on our monthly meal menu list. I can't thank you enough for sharing this.

[@RossBamford]

You’re welcome! Really glad to hear you all liked it! 😊

[@ourmodestfamily]

@@RossBamford My family love it, and so does the mother in law. We can't get enough of it.

[@johnjosephsteele6951]

I will give it a go sometime and see how I get on 😊

[@RossBamford]

Great! Enjoy 😋

[@NickeyVamp]

Just made this it is amazing I made mine with half beef half lamb ❤❤ so comforting and hearty.

[@RossBamford]

Glad you liked it! 😋

[@karlknocker7007]

great video .Wish the Pro chefs could explain stuff like you.Simple and straight forward.Well done.

[@RossBamford]

Thank you! 😊 Glad you liked it 🙂

[@DarionJackman]

I made this tonight with just a few changes. Added some sliced mushrooms to the veggie mix and subbed a-1 and hot sauce for the HP and Henderson's (I do want to try your actual sauces,, but just not available at the local grocers). I also used 1 Tbsp instant mash instead of flour into the gravy- it's just as good for binding with better flavor IMO. Finally I used pepper jack cheese- wow- it made the mash amazing! Thanks a ton for the recipe, it was on point. I think I might add some green onion to the mash next time, for fun!

[@RossBamford]

Wow, that sounds amazing! Some great substitutions there, thanks for sharing!

[@FighterPilot1945]

Thanks rosss🎉👋👍😜

[@celinegerard165]

Merci pour vôtre excellente recette. 😘

[@RossBamford]

Merci d'avoir regardé 😊

[@kjb-ml3gt]

thanks for the video really easy instructions

[@shadcrow522]

Ross this is an excellent lesson and I shall enjoy making it thank you and I have subscribed too. Thanks again.

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, hope it’s useful, and thanks so much for the sub 😊

[@shadcrow522]

Just to let you know that we followed your recipe last night and it was smashing. thank you.@@RossBamford

[@RossBamford]

@shadcrow522 great, glad you liked it! 😊

[@JustDee7]

Making it today for Thanksgiving in the USA❤

[@RossBamford]

Happy thanksgiving! Hope you enjoy 😋

[@peterbray4214]

I absolutely love your videos and your style mate. You definitely deserve more subscribers. Keep them cooking vids coming and I will recommend you to my friends 😁

[@RossBamford]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind comment! 🙂 I’ll definitely keep them coming, I’m having too much fun to stop anytime soon! 😃

[@kje83]

Fav one so far 👍 when the merch out

[@RossBamford]

Thanks 😊 Merch coming soon 🤣

[@lucyflorant]

I just cooked this ,and let me tell you, i ❤ it. Many thanks 😊

[@RossBamford]

Great, glad you liked it 😊

[@thomasmoloney9116]

Thanks looks straight forward I'll give it a go

[@RossBamford]

Enjoy! 🙂

[@htaifbrownie1206]

I am looking for a cottage pie recipe and bump into your video. I have most of your ingredients except for the HP and Hendersons sauce. Would probably go out and grab them while tawing my minced beef. Great recipe u have there I’m sure kids and hubby will enjoy the dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing. 😍

[@RossBamford]

Thanks for the kind comment, hope you enjoy the pie! 😋

[@jackylegge6039]

There are many variations of this dish I like this one.I usually make the filling the evening before the mash doesn’t sink into the filling as the filling is cold The put into a hot oven

[@RossBamford]

Thanks, that’s a great tip!

[@hetoge]

Well I cooked this last night it was delicious thank👍

[@RossBamford]

Glad to hear it was good! 😃

[@mariamhamidy2503]

This was the best 🙏🍀

[@b_elle_xoxo2289]

I made this tonight and it is so delicious! Thank you for the video!!

[@RossBamford]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@GaryT1952]

Excellent and well presented...new sub!

[@RossBamford]

Thank you, and welcome to the channel! 🙂

[@diane-monaloucks8505]

Thank you for sharing..❤

[@carolroe8206]

Golden potatoes make the best mashed.😊

[@jerrilynernsting903]

I look forward to make and see how they like know they love madhed

[@janetdelen2852]

That looks absolutely awesome I will try your recipe for sure . Thank you

[@RossBamford]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy! 😊

[@possumcolvett5722]

Hello iam Possum from Australia and I just found your channel I think your cottage pie looks really nice iam going to give it a go hope to see more video's cheers Possum 😊

[@RossBamford]

Hi! Great stuff, hope you enjoy it! 😊

[@possumcolvett5722]

@@RossBamford thankyou so much have a great day Possum 😊

[@MichaelPhilipMaunes]

Looks good. I'll hopefully try it with ground chicken or ground beef for a British style cottage pie and with ground lamb for a British style shepherd's pie. Also, please post your Cornish pasty recipes; with beef; bacon and cheese; and ham and cheese. Also, please post a British style baked macaroni and cheese and a British style baked macaroni with meat sauce and melted cheese. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy 😋 will add those ideas to my list, thanks!

[@lisabudd5979]

🇦🇺 i can tell you have experience in hospitality . Personally only for me I'd have to leave out anything that makes my mouth burn lol 🤣 my dad is British he would love this.👍🇦🇺💖 thanks .

[@RossBamford]

Awesome, hope your dad gives it a try! 😋

[@lisabudd5979]

@@RossBamford thank you i shall do this for him ,also im so glax i found your channel ,you got a experianced flavour palette,the way you cook to what you say ,is a man with skills experience not pretentious because the proof is in the resalts .best way to be . Your a winner.🇦🇺👍😉

[@RossBamford]

@@lisabudd5979 thank you so much for your kind comments! 😊 glad you found the channel too, it’s great to have you here!

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Send out alot more recipes a get a british meal to the US

[@RossBamford]

Will do!

[@toniedalton5448]

I've always wanted to make this but never have Can't wait to try it with my home grown beef and veggies !! Thanks for a recipe with no peas (ugh)

[@toniedalton5448]

Oops spoke to soon. You put the green buggies I Mine won't have them

[@RossBamford]

Haha that’s cool, you can totally leave them out and it’ll still be 😋!

[@declanmulraney1363]

Well done, that looks perfect.... I'll be trying that....

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it! 😊

[@mansm7968]

Thank you for the recipe, but what if the oven is not working and I have only a microwave?

[@RossBamford]

Well, then you would have to make something else I’m afraid.

[@deborahkissinger2260]

I always add pearl onions to mine...cuz they look beautiful..lol

[@RossBamford]

I love pearl onions, and am now wondering why I’ve never added them to a cottage pie before! 🤔

[@mancwarren]

As a northerner, I’ve got Hendersons relish in my cupboard, besides HP, Lea Perrins etc, also a massive cottage pie lover, so I decided to give this recipe a go, and it didn’t disappoint, lovely version Ross, will definitely be making again, I’m eating some now warmed up at 9:15am Monday morning, good job Ross!!👍👍👍👍

[@RossBamford]

Really glad you liked it! 😋😊! Cottage pie - breakfast of champions 😂

[@jackylegge6039]

Where did you buy Henderson relish as we live near London

[@RossBamford]

@jackylegge6039 if you’re struggling to find it, there’s an Amazon link in the description 🙂

[@Belfast2222]

Looks awesome. I dont like peas, so i swap the peas for sweetcorn. 👍

[@RossBamford]

Nice! Sounds like a fair swap to me 😋

[@GC2560]

For a nicer mash, add an egg yolk as well. Stir and enjoy.

[@RossBamford]

Great tip! Thanks 🤩

[@adamjozsef4427]

Made this dish for the very first time following your recipe. Ofc I miss some ingridiens like HP, worcestershire sauce as I'm not from the UK. However even without them, it turned out great and tasty. Love the way you explain all, very straight forward. High five mate ✋🏻

[@RossBamford]

Great! Glad you liked it, thanks for giving it a try 😊

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Vielen Dank & A guten Appetit

Mouth watering 🤤😋

[@Tuk543]

Thank you very much xx

[@denisemarle4141]

I haven't made cottage pie in years... have most of what I need, so think I'll have to give your recipe a go, it looks bloody delicious! Unfortunately in Australia we seem to have lost most of our local butchers... but I've found very good, almost fat free beef mince at the supermarket for my dogs and it tastes great, so cottage pie will be on menu this week... Thank you! 👍🦘

[@RossBamford]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂 the situation with local butchers is becoming similar here, there used to be several for me to choose from, now there’s only one (but luckily it’s the best of the bunch that survived).

[@JohnPrice-tm1gv]

​@@RossBamford great stuff

[@ThadySenior]

Welcome your view on the flavour differences between L&P and Henderson’s relish

[@RossBamford]

I love ‘em both individually - but the slightly sweet pure umami hit from the Worcester and the spicier, more acidic Henderson’s are amazing together.

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

That looks fantastic!!

[@RossBamford]

Thanks! 😊 It's definitely delicious 😋

[@sophieventura2010]

How do you know how much stock to use or make? That’s what I get confused about I want to make it soon but not sure how much meat and stock to do?

[@RossBamford]

For this recipe, it’s 500g meat and 320ml beef stock. You can find the full recipe written out in the video description here on KZbin 🙂

[@befl1407]

Delicious 😋😋😋😋😋

[@teresaames7902]

Woodmans’ sells the HP sauce! You can find it in the ethnic isle.

[@jeanniewarken5822]

Pretty similar to mine... couple of differences, i finely chop 1 onion, a stick of celary and similar amount if carrot and fry until really soft (soffrito) thats my base.. during the cooking it will all melt away become indistinguishable from the meat but add bags of flavour.. (its also my base for chilli, bolognese and any other meat based sauce. Even left over finely chopped bell peppers work too especially with chilli... i add in larger chopped carrot for variety and texture.. sometimes i add peas, sometimes not... everything else the same, except im not familiar with Hendersons relish.... the key is to have your meat mixture fairly dry and mash firm so the two layers stay separate.... i sinetimes strain of any spare moisture(sauce) from the meat and then reheat it later as a little gravy to pour over on the plate... but nice to see cottage pie cooked tge way it should be.... btw... in the UK.. shepherds pie is the same but made with minced lamb... Both dishes originated in the UK...

[@RossBamford]

Thanks for the comment, sounds like you make a great cottage pie too! Personally I don’t go with soffrito / mirepoix for cottage pie but it’s a must when I do a bolognese (there’s a recipe on the channel for that too 😊). You should give the Henderson’s relish a go if you can get it, it really adds a dimension 🙂

[@papercuts777]

The meat look like it had gravy on it after it was cooked but went in dry.. got to know that trick looks good

[@spendover]

I’ve just come across you and subscribed as I enjoyed the video. I like how you put the whole thing together 👍. I live in York and have cooked cottage pie on numerous occasions but, will try HP….Perrins and Henderson’s? I usually use one or the other as, in my opinion taste the same. Great video, hope your channel goes well 👍

[@RossBamford]

Fab, thanks! glad you enjoyed it! I use both, but you could use one or the other if you liked, maybe just use slightly more 🙂 However you make it, I hope you enjoy it!

[@robinbrowne5419]

Cottage pie is one of our favourites. But we call it shepherd's pie over here in Canada, and we use frozen corn instead of carrots, or else mixed veg (frozen peas, corn and carrots). Adding Worcestershire sauce and HP sauce sounds like a really good idea. We will try that next time. Cheers from Canada :-)

[@RossBamford]

Interesting! Cottage pie and shepherds pie tend to get used interchangeably here in the UK, but I'll admit I'm a bit of a purist so for me Shepherds pie has to be minced lamb, while cottage is beef. Great idea on the frozen mixed veg, and I'll bet corn works really well. Thanks for the comment! 🙂

[@robinbrowne5419]

@@RossBamford Well you are right that shepherd's pie should be made with lamb. After all, shepherds don't tend their herds of cows :-) We sometimes use ground lamb which is absolutely delicious 😋 We have not tried Wooster sauce and HP sauce in the mix yet, and I am looking forward to that 👍 We usually smother the pie in ketchup.

[@RossBamford]

@@robinbrowne5419 exactly that! Hope you enjoy it 😋

[@meggo329]

No we dont cottage pie is beef here in canada and shepards pie is lamb here in canada most people are just lazy or dont eat lamb so they misname what they are eating. I live in ontario

[@jonpounder]

Cottage Pie is with beef, Sheppard’s Pie with lamb! 😂

[@margaretvennettsmith7613]

Thank goodness you didn't spoil an English favourite with garlic. Good listening

[@RossBamford]

Absolutely, no place for garlic in this one!

[@PersonalStash420]

@@RossBamford But, but, but you said a year ago that "garlic is great in this but I usually leave it out when doing traditional British."

[@RossBamford]

I mean, garlic is great in lots of things (including this) but it’s just not usually a feature in this dish.

[@charmainemurphy7812]

I love my garlic😊

[@joannastewart2968]

Yummy yummy

[@johnjosephsteele6951]

Looks delicious and so yummy 😋 and it look easy to make J+J

[@mazdaheb1823]

Dont know if it was the hp sauce or the relish sauce but it Tasted abit too sweet for me. Prob too many carrots also. Will adjust for next time.

[@RossBamford]

The relish does sweeten a bit when cooked and the carrots add sweetness too as you say. But it gives you a base to adjust for next time 🤩

[@DeniseWarman-i5j]

Have you tried Maggi sauce? It’s great with meat

[@RossBamford]

I haven't! Is that the Maggi Liquid Seasoning?

[@DeniseWarman-i5j]

@@RossBamford yes

[@RossBamford]

Nice, thanks for the tip, I’ll give it a go!

[@seanranklin2733]

No need for 10 spices all you need is high quality British produce and you can cook amazing food.

[@aquariuslove5709]

There are British food that have spices in it. Mince pie, smoking bishop, rice pudding etc.

[@uiscebeatha9476]

Bangin!

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Hope you do w british recipes people love good recipes..😅😅❤❤thankyou..

[@ihc909]

Class

[@chriskelly4894]

When he sampled the food I assume he didn’t put the same fork back into the dish!

[@RossBamford]

Haha, of course not..... 😇