Traditional Lancashire Lamb Hotpot
Traditional Lancashire Lamb Hotpot layers tender lamb with thin-sliced potatoes and thyme, creating a rich, brothy bake where the top turns golden and crisp while the inside stays silky and comforting. The slow melding of browned onions, butter, and stock yields a deep, homestyle flavor perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner or a cold-weather gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Lancashire Lamb Hotpot, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion until soft and a deep golden color. Remove it from the skillet and set aside. Add the lamb to the skillet and fry (in batches if needed) until a rich chestnut brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain the fat and reserve it.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Spread 1/2 of the potatoes in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the browned lamb and onions on top, then sprinkle with thyme and season to taste. Cover with the remaining potatoes, season to taste, and dot with butter. Pour the stock over everything.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Note: If the casserole is drying out while cooking, add more stock as needed. If the casserole is browning too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.
- Calories 294.4 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 27.01 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 21.84 g 8%
- Total Fat 11.81 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.68 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 86.97 mg High 29%
- Sodium 550.55 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 3.08 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 73.24 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.63 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 796.63 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 1.47 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.94 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traditional Lancashire Lamb Hotpot is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Stock, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 294.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Lancashire Lamb Hotpot made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Stock, Fresh Thyme, Leg of Lamb. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Lancashire Lamb Hotpot?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 294.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Lancashire Lamb Hotpot easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Traditional Lancashire Lamb Hotpot healthy?
- Traditional Lancashire Lamb Hotpot has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 294.4 calories and 27.01 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 550.55 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.68 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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