Best End of Lamb with Creamy Potatoes

Herb-crusted lamb racks served with rich gravy, cream-infused potatoes, and tender green beans for an elegant dinner.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605 kcals 4840 kcals
Carbohydrates 17.8 grams 142.1 grams
Fat 45.7 grams 365.2 grams
Protein 31.1 grams 248.5 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
GrainsCereals
50
g
Liquids
400
ml
Chicken Stock
Good quality
1.2
l
Chicken Stock
For boiling potatoes
Meat
300
g
Lamb Bones
Reserved fat trimmings and pieces from rack
4
piece
Lamb Rack
Four-rib, French-trimmed
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Peeled and finely chopped
2
sprig
Thyme
Fresh
1
piece
1
bunch
Flat leaf Parsley
Roughly chopped
2
clove
Garlic
Crushed to a paste
1
sprig
Thyme
Leaves only, chopped
2
sprig
Rosemary
Leaves only, chopped
2
clove
Garlic
Whole
OilsFats
15
ml
30
ml
Olive Oil
Divided use
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Peeled and finely chopped
4
piece
Tomatoes
Roughly chopped
4
piece
Potatoes
Peeled and halved
400
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roast lamb trimmings in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  • Sauté onion and garlic in butter and 15ml oil for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato purée, then add trimmings, tomatoes, herbs, and 400ml stock.
  • Simmer for 40 minutes, strain through a sieve, and keep warm.
  • Blend herbs, breadcrumbs, and 15ml oil into a paste.
  • Sear lamb racks in remaining oil for 5 minutes until browned.
  • Brush lamb with mustard and press on the herb crumb mixture.
  • Roast lamb at 200°C for 20 minutes for medium doneness.
  • Boil potatoes and garlic in 1.2l stock for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce 300ml of reserved potato stock by half, add cream, and reduce again.
  • Toss potatoes in the cream reduction to coat.
  • Boil green beans for 5 minutes and drain.
  • Carve lamb, serve with potatoes and beans, and drizzle with gravy.