Traditional Lamb Lancashire Hotpot

Name: Traditional Lamb Lancashire Hotpot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 135 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g lamb neck or shoulder, cut into bite-size chunks'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '680g floury potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '480ml hot chicken or lamb stock'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 heaped tbsp plain flour'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 bay leaves'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '¼ tsp dried thyme'}; {'group': 'For Cooking', 'item': '1 tbsp unsalted butter'}; {'group': 'For Cooking', 'item': '1 tbsp sunflower oil'}; {'group': 'For Brushing', 'item': '1 tbsp melted unsalted butter'}

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Indulge in the rich flavors of a Traditional Lamb Lancashire Hotpot, featuring tender lamb, hearty vegetables, and a comforting potato topping. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings!

709 kcal /serving 2 hrs Serves 4 Medium British

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g lamb neck or shoulder, cut into bite-size chunks'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '680g floury potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '480ml hot chicken or lamb stock'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 heaped tbsp plain flour'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 bay leaves'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '¼ tsp dried thyme'}
{'group': 'For Cooking', 'item': '1 tbsp unsalted butter'}
{'group': 'For Cooking', 'item': '1 tbsp sunflower oil'}
{'group': 'For Brushing', 'item': '1 tbsp melted unsalted butter'}

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F (171°C)).
Peel and slice the onions and potatoes.
Cut the lamb into bite-size chunks and the carrots into pieces.

Cooking

In a casserole dish, melt butter with sunflower oil over medium heat.
Sauté the lamb until browned, about 3-4 mins.
Remove lamb and cook onions until soft, about 3-4 mins.
Return lamb to the dish, sprinkle with flour, and stir for 1 min.
Add stock, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bring to a boil, cover, and bake for 30 mins.
Stir in carrots, layer potatoes on top, brush with melted butter, sprinkle thyme, cover, and bake for 1 hr.
Increase oven to 200°C (400°F (200°C)), uncover, and bake for another 30 mins until potatoes are crisp.

Plating & Serving

Let the hotpot rest for 5 mins before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

For best flavour, use lamb with some fat. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Suggested Sides

steamed green beans crusty bread

Nutrition per Serving

709 Calories

39.9g Protein 34% DV

42.9g Carbs 15% DV

42.6g Fat 55% DV

6.1g Fiber 16% DV

6.6g Sugars

532mg Sodium 35% DV

159mg Cholesterol 45% DV

Health Labels

Sugar Conscious Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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