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Slow Cooker Lamb Hotpot Recipe

Slow Cooker Lamb Hotpot Recipe

Slow Cooker Welsh Lamb Hotpot is a hearty and satisfying Lancashire hotpot featuring tender chunks of Welsh lamb cooked with root vegetables in a rich gravy, all under a blanket of golden potatoes. It's the perfect family meal, especially for rainy weekends. Simply prepare the ingredients, leave them to cook slowly in your crockpot, and enjoy a delicious meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 5
Calories 625 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds 900g PGI Welsh Lamb shoulder or neck, cubed
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil for browning lamb
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 Onions diced
  • 2 Leeks white parts only, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp Plain flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • ½ tbsp Cranberry sauce or seedless raspberry jam
  • 1 tsp Garlic paste or fresh minced garlic
  • 2 cups 480ml Lamb stock or chicken stock
  • 2 Carrots cut into small cubes
  • 2 Parsnips peeled and diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 large baking potatoes sliced thinly (more if needed)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp Melted butter for brushing
  • Rosemary sprig to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Start by seasoning your lamb with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a pan and brown the lamb in batches over high heat. Set aside.
  • Add butter to the hot pan and sauté the onions and leeks until softened but not colored.
  • Stir in the flour and a little of the stock to make a gravy, then add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, garlic, and cranberry sauce (if using).
  • Add the stock, lamb, and the pan contents to the slow cooker. Stir in the parsnips, carrots, and bay leaves.
  • Layer the sliced potatoes over the top, overlapping them slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cover and cook on the HIGH setting for 7-8 hours.
  • For a finishing touch, brush the potatoes with a little butter and brown under a hot grill in the oven for 5-7 minutes until slightly crispy at the edges.
  • Sprinkle with rosemary, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Prep Ahead: You can prepare the Slow Cooker Welsh Lamb Hotpot in advance up to the point of adding the final layer of potatoes. Store it in the fridge and add the potato layer just before turning on the slow cooker to cook.
  • Richer Gravy Option: For a richer gravy, you can incorporate red wine or port along with the lamb stock. Ensure the total liquid in the recipe remains at 2 cups (480ml) to maintain the proper consistency and flavor profile. Adjust the seasoning accordingly if you add wine or port.
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