Lamb and Potato pie
If you've got lamb shoulder, carrots and potatoes, you're most of the way to this British lamb: about 70 minutes of cooking across 9 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 9 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Dust the meat with flour to lightly coat.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a large saucepan to fill the base, and fry the onion and meat until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the carrots, stock and more seasoning to taste.
- Bring to the boil, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for at least an hour or until the meat is tender. Take your time cooking the meat, the longer you leave it to cook, the better the flavour will be.
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
- Add the drained potato cubes to the lamb.
- Turn the mixture into a pie dish or casserole and cover with the shortcrust pastry. Make three slits in the top of the pastry to release any steam while cooking.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake for about 40 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.
- Serve.
You'll use: Oven · Frying pan / skillet · Saucepan · Pan · Large pot
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
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Tips & common questions
How long does Lamb and Potato pie take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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