3 Le Creuset Cocotte Recipes to Impress Your Guests

The Le Creuset cocotte is one of the most beloved kitchen tools among chefs and cooking enthusiasts alike. Made of enameled cast iron, it distributes heat evenly and retains it for a long time, making it ideal for stews, roasts, bread, and soups. If you’re looking for recipes to make with your cocotte, you’re in the right place!

We’ve selected 3 delicious recipes that showcase the versatility of this iconic pot guaranteed to amaze your guests. Let’s get cooking!

1. Stew with Potatoes in a Cocotte

Ingredients for 4 servings

• 800 g of meat (veal, pork, or beef)
• 3 medium potatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 celery stalk
• 300 ml vegetable broth
• 1 glass of red wine
• 3 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tbsp flour
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Rosemary, salt, and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Chop the onion, carrot, and celery for the sauté.
2. Heat oil in the Le Creuset Cocotte and sauté the vegetables over low heat.
3. Add the meat and brown it to seal in the juices.
4. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and flour. Mix well.
5. Deglaze with red wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
6. Add tomato purée and broth to cover the ingredients. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
7. Add cubed potatoes and cook for another 40 minutes.

Serving Suggestion

Serve in mini cocottes with toasted bread. A refined idea for a restaurant-style presentation at home!

2. Cocotte Bread: Crispy on the Outside, Soft on the Inside

Ingredients

• 400 g all-purpose flour
• 8 g salt
• 1 g dry yeast
• 300 ml cold water (12–18°C)

Total time: ~24 hours
Baking: 1 hour

Preparation

1. Mix flour, salt, and yeast. Add water and knead briefly.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 12–18 hours.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a ball.
4. Wrap it in a floured cloth and let rise for another 2 hours.
5. Preheat the oven to 250°C with the cocotte (and lid) inside.
6. Drop the dough into the hot cocotte, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 20–30 minutes.

Serving Suggestion

Serve the bread on a cutting board, plain or with a drizzle of olive oil and rosemary. Perfect with soups or main dishes.

3. Trinità Bean Stew: A Tribute to Bud Spencer

Ingredients

• 400 g cooked beans (borlotti and red beans)
• 1 red onion
• 1 sweet red bell pepper
• 100–150 g diced smoked pancetta
• Tomato purée
• 1–2 sage leaves
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• Extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili to taste
• 1 glass of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wine

Preparation

1. Sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil inside the cocotte.
2. Deglaze with red wine, then add herbs and pancetta.
3. Once the pancetta is golden, add beans, tomato, water, and salt.
4. Cook covered for 5 minutes over high heat, then lower the heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes.

Tip: Add water for a creamier texture.

Serving Suggestion

Serve the bean stew in mini cocottes with crumbled taralli or toasted bread. A nostalgic taste of the Wild West!

Discover More Le Creuset Cocotte Recipes

These are just a few recipes you can make with your cocotte. Its quality and versatility make every dish a unique experience. Do you have a favorite recipe? Tag @alberoshop.it on Instagram or Facebook and share it with us!