Traditional Minced Lamb Lancashire Hotpot
The Traditional Minced Lamb Lancashire Hotpot is a comforting and hearty dish deeply rooted in the culinary heritage of Northern England. This dish uniquely combines tender minced lamb, earthy vegetables, and a golden potato crust, creating a meal that's both flavorful and soul-warming. Perfect for chilly evenings, it's a nod to rustic, home-cooked English fare, elevating simple ingredients through a slow, flavorful cooking process.
Ingredients
500 g ground lamb (minced lamb) - Preferably from a local butcher for the best flavor
2 medium yellow onion - Finely chopped
15 ml olive oil
3 medium carrots - Peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic - Minced
8 grams flour - For thickening- 500 ml lamb stock - Can substitute with chicken stock
1 sprig thyme - fresh, or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
750 grams potatoes - Thinly sliced, use waxy varieties
50 grams butter - Melted
1 pinch salt - to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until they are translucent and slightly golden, about 10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to high, add minced lamb and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, for about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the flour to coat the lamb. Gradually mix in the stock, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet for depth of flavor.
- Add carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Transfer the lamb mixture to a large ovenproof dish. Layer the potato slices over the lamb, slightly overlapping them like shingles. Brush the top generously with melted butter and season with a touch more salt and pepper.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for another 30 minutes until the potatoes are golden and crispy at the edges.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you could add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the lamb mixture. If you prefer a lighter version, consider using chicken mince.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 19gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 255mgPotassium: 871mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5315IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
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