French Minced Lamb and Shallot Tart

Eleanor Craig

Indulge in the quintessentially French allure of this Minced Lamb and Shallot Tart—a delightful symphony of savory flavors, buttery pastry, and aromatic shallots, inspired by the rustic kitchens of Provence. This tart is a modern take on traditional French fare, showcasing the rich, earthy notes of lamb contrasted by the delicate sweetness of caramelized shallots, all nestled in a flaky, golden crust.

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Prep Time 45

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine French

Servings slices

Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients

Dough

1 ½ cups all purpose flour (plain flour Australia and UK) - Use a good quality, unbleached flour
100 grams butter - Unsalted, cold, cut into small cubes
1 pinch salt - Preferably sea salt
4 tablespoons water - Ice water, more if needed

Filling

1 tablespoon olive oil - Extra virgin for best flavor
300 grams ground lamb (minced lamb) - Prefer grass-fed for richer taste
4 small green onions (scallions or green shallots) - Thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic - Minced
1 teaspoon thyme - Fresh, chopped
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg - Freshly grated for intensity
1 pinch ground black pepper - Freshly cracked
1 medium egg - Beaten, for egg wash

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add cold butter and rub with fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually and form a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat the Oven: While dough chills, preheat your oven to 190°C (374°F).
Cook the Filling: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots, sauté until golden and soft. Add garlic, cook for another minute.
Add Lamb and Spices: Increase heat, add minced lamb. Stir until fully browned, breaking up chunks. Season with thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out dough to fit tart pan. Press into the pan, trimming excess.
Combine and Bake: Fill the tart shell with lamb mixture, spread evenly. Brush edges with egg wash. Bake for 40 minutes until crust is golden.

Notes

For a more herbaceous flavor, consider adding mint leaves to the lamb mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 13gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 157mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 3mg

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