Follow these steps for perfect results
lamb mince
lamb kidneys
diced, core & fat removed
onion
medium, chopped
carrots
peeled and sliced
plain flour
worcestershire sauce
lamb stock
bay leaves
potatoes
medium, peeled and sliced thinly
butter
melted
olive oil
Pre-heat oven to 180deg C (fan)/gas 3.
Heat a frying pan and fry off the lamb mince until browned.
Drain most of the fat, leaving about 1 tbsp, and caramelise the mince on each side 2-3 times.
Remove mince to a casserole dish.
Fry the diced lamb kidneys quickly in the hot pan and add to the mince in the casserole dish.
Add the chopped onion and sliced carrots to the pan and fry until golden and softened, about 10 minutes.
Drain off the remaining fat from the onions and carrots.
Add the plain flour to the vegetables and cook for about a minute.
Add the Worcestershire sauce and lamb stock (in two parts), stirring well to thicken into a gravy.
Add the gravy mixture to the mince and kidneys in the casserole dish and mix.
Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes over the top of the mixture.
Brush the potatoes with melted butter or olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cover the casserole dish and place in the oven for about 1 hour and a half.
Remove from the oven and spoon off any liquid fat that has risen to the surface.
Increase the oven temperature to 220 deg C.
Return the casserole dish to the oven, uncovered, to brown the potatoes, or use the grill.
Expert advice for the best results
Use a mandoline to achieve uniformly thin potato slices.
For a richer flavor, use bone-in lamb shanks instead of mince.
Allow the hotpot to rest for 15 minutes after baking for easier serving.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.
Serve in a rustic bowl, ensuring the potato topping is visible.
Serve with crusty bread.
Serve with pickled red cabbage or beetroot.
Earthy and malty notes complement the dish.
A medium-bodied red wine.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A traditional working-class dish, often associated with family gatherings.
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