Lamb and Potato pie

Hearty British lamb and potato pie with tender slow-simmered lamb, savory vegetables and a golden shortcrust pastry top — comforting and satisfying.

Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Lamb and Potato pie

Ingredients

main

  • 500 g lamb shoulder
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 pcs onion, sliced
  • 2 pcs carrots, sliced
  • 350 ml vegetable stock
  • 500 g potatoes
  • 450 g shortcrust pastry
  • 1 pcs egg (for glaze), beaten

Directions

  • Dust the meat with flour to lightly coat.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan, fry the onion and meat until lightly browned; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the carrots, stock and additional seasoning to taste.
  • Bring to the boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer; simmer for at least 1 hour or until meat is tender.
  • Preheat oven to 180C.
  • Add drained potato cubes to the lamb.
  • Turn mixture into a pie dish or casserole and cover with shortcrust pastry; make three slits in the top to release steam.
  • Brush with beaten egg and bake for about 40 minutes until pastry is golden brown.
  • Serve.