Lancashire Hotpot

A traditional lamb stew simmered with vegetables, topped with sliced potatoes and baked until golden-brown and crispy.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 589.1 kcals 2356.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 25.5 grams 101.8 grams
Fat 45.6 grams 182.2 grams
Protein 19.6 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Cornflour
mixed with 3 tsp water
CondimentsSauces
100
ml
Gravy
to serve
Dairy
1
tbsp
Butter
melted
Meat
350
g
Lamb
cut into bite-sized chunks
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Pepper
to taste
1
tbsp
Mint
chopped fresh
2
tsp
Parsley
dried garnish
OilsFats
Other
1
tsp
Beef Stock Granules
dissolved in 100ml water
Vegetables
50
g
Onion
chopped
50
g
Carrots
chopped
50
g
Celery
chopped
300
g
Potatoes
sliced

Steps

  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  • Brown the lamb and stir in the tomato purée.
  • Add the stock and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the lamb is tender.
  • Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until soft.
  • Season with salt and pepper, add mint, and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Thicken the sauce with cornflour paste if necessary.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Transfer the stew to an ovenproof dish and top with sliced potatoes.
  • Brush the potatoes with melted butter.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the topping is golden-brown.
  • Sprinkle with dried parsley and serve with gravy.