Pot-Roasted Lamb Shepherd's Pie

Succulent pot-roasted lamb shoulder topped with creamy mashed potatoes, served with sweet Vichy carrots and purple sprouting broccoli.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1355.6 kcals 5422.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 41.3 grams 165.2 grams
Fat 94.6 grams 378.4 grams
Protein 83.2 grams 332.8 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Dairy
70
g
Butter
For filling and gravy
50
g
Butter
For topping
25
g
Butter
For carrots
GrainsCereals
Liquids
400
ml
400
ml
Meat
1.5
kg
Lamb Shoulder
Boneless
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
2
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
4
sprig
Rosemary
Fresh
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetables
300
g
Onions
Baby onions, peeled, left whole
500
g
Potatoes
King Edward or similar floury variety, peeled and chopped
400
g
Carrots
Chantenay or similar small carrots

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Heat olive oil in a large casserole and brown the seasoned lamb shoulder on all sides.
  • Remove the lamb and fry the whole baby onions for 4 to 5 minutes until golden.
  • Add garlic and three rosemary sprigs, return the lamb, and pour in wine and stock.
  • Spread 25g of butter over the exposed lamb and top with the final rosemary sprig.
  • Roast uncovered in the oven for two hours until tender and crisp.
  • Strain the juices into a pan and whisk in a mixture of flour and remaining filling butter.
  • Tear the lamb into pieces, place in a casserole with onions, and cover with the thickened gravy.
  • Boil the potatoes for 12 to 15 minutes, drain, and mash with milk and topping butter.
  • Pipe the mashed potatoes over the lamb filling and grill on high until brown.
  • Cook carrots in a covered pan with butter, sugar, and water for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Boil the broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes until tender and serve alongside the pie.