Lamb Hotpot Recipe
The lamb hotpot recipe stands as a hallmark of British culinary excellence, embodying a meal that not only warms the body but also the soul.
Ingredients
- 2-3 Carrots diced
- 2-3 stalks Celery chopped
- 2 Onions chopped
- 4-5 Potatoes thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Mixed Herbs
- 2-3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1 kg 2.2 lbs Lamb Chops/Stew Meat
- 500 ml 2 cups Stock
- 50 g 1/4 cup Margarine/Butter melted
Instructions
- Slice the potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Dice the carrots into consistent pieces for balanced flavor and texture.
- Chop the onions evenly.
- Chop the celery into similar-sized pieces.
- Preheat a large pan until it's smoking hot.
- Carefully place the lamb pieces into the pan. Sear until all sides are browned, locking in the juices and creating a rich caramelization.
- Start with a layer of thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom of your baking dish.
- Add a layer of seared lamb pieces.
- Add a layer of the seasoned vegetables (carrots, onions, celery).
- Repeat the layering process, finishing with a top layer of potato slices.
- Generously brush the top potato layer with melted margarine.
- Pour enough stock over the assembled hotpot to come up to the level of the top potato layer.
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
- Place the assembled hotpot into a covered baking dish.
- Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, uncover the dish.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top potato layer becomes beautifully golden and crispy.