Name: Gluten Free Cottage Pie Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes (peeled and quartered); 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons butter (divided); 2 teaspoons salt (divided); dash of pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion (minced); 1 carrot (minced); 1 pound ground beef; 1 tablespoon All Purpose Gluten Free Baking Flour; 1 cup gluten free beef stock; 1 teaspoon thyme; dash of nutmeg

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Gluten free cottage pie is the perfect comfort food! You’re going to love this dish.

Serving fresh bubbling cottage pie hot from the oven is a special treat for any night of the week. So, I’ve modified this dish with gluten free ingredients and now the whole family can enjoy it.

What’s the difference between cottage pie and shepherd’s pie?

Both are classic dishes of the United Kingdom made exactly the same way except cottage pie is made with beef and the gluten free shepherd’s pie recipe is made with lamb.

This classic fare of gluten free cottage pie is a savory ground beef casserole topped with mashed potatoes.

It has earned its spot as one of the top economical recipes in my collection of 28 ground beef dishes. Perfect for when you’re craving comfort food without breaking the bank!

Ready to make it? Here is what you’ll need.

Ingredients

To start, you’ll need a bit of oil to sauté the onion and carrot along with the ground beef, which forms the base of your cottage pie filling.

For the rich, flavorful gravy, you’ll combine beef stock with a touch of gluten-free flour to thicken it, then add some thyme and a dash of nutmeg to bring out the warmth and depth of flavor.

For the creamy mashed potato topping, you’ll need potatoes (russet work best), a splash of water (or milk or half and half), butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. And more butter to dot the top of the pie!

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

Preheat your oven to 400℉.

Then boil your potatoes for about 15 minutes. Drain and mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Add water, 1 tablespoon of the butter, 1 teaspoon of salt and a dash of pepper. Whip with a spoon until fluffy and set aside.

mashing potatoes in a pot with a potato masher

Next heat oil in a skillet. Add onion and carrot and cook on low heat for 15 minutes. Then add ground beef and stir over a medium heat, breaking up the meat with a spatula for 5 more minutes.

Drain the beef mixture. And add flour and stir for 2 more minutes. Pour in bouillon, and season with thyme, a teaspoon of salt, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened for 5 minutes.

Finally spoon your meat with the gravy into a 9-inch pie plate. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top. Scatter 2 tablespoons of butter around the potatoes. And bake for 30 minutes.

And that’s it! Your gluten free cottage pie is ready to serve.

hands with oven mitts taking gluten free cottage pie hot out of the oven

What goes with this casserole?

This gluten free cottage pie with mashed potato topping could be a complete meal on it’s own, but adding a couple of side dishes can make it even better.

I’d go with a Cucumber With Tomato Salad, and some scrumptious Sautéed Broccoli With Garlic. Oh, and Gluten-Free Quick Garlic Bread is always a hit to scoop up all the sauce and juices from the filling!

Pro tips and recipe notes

Need to make it dairy-free? No problem. Instead of butter, use a dairy-free butter substitute like Earth Balance.
If you can tolerate dairy, you can prepare your mashed potatoes with milk or half and half instead of water.
I love to make homemade mashed potatoes, but if you want to save time Betty Crocker Potato Buds are gluten free and ready in 5 minutes.
You can keep leftover cottage pie in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Just let it cool to room temperature before putting it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

If you want to store it longer, you can freeze it! Just place it in a freezer-safe container, and it’ll stay good for up to 3 months.

To reheat, you can warm it in the oven (for that crispy top!) or pop it in the microwave. If it’s frozen, it’s best to let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

I hope you’ll love gluten free cottage pie as much as we do. Have a happy, healthy week.

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