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Slow Cooker Lamb Hotpot

Slow Cooker Lamb Hotpot

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Slow Cooker Lamb Hotpot is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender Welsh lamb with a medley of hearty root vegetables, all simmered in a rich, savory gravy. This easy recipe allows you to set it and forget it, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. The slow cooking process melds flavors beautifully, while a final broil ensures crispy potatoes on top that add texture to each satisfying bite. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds cubed Welsh lamb (shoulder or neck)
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 2 leeks, sliced
  • 2 carrots, cubed
  • 2 parsnips, diced
  • 3 large baking potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups lamb or chicken stock
  • Fresh thyme
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Salt and pepper (to season)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (to brown lamb)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 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 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Season the cubed lamb with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over high heat and brown the lamb in batches. Set aside.
  2. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onions and leeks until softened.
  3. Stir in flour, then gradually add stock along with Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, garlic paste, and cranberry sauce.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker; add browned lamb, carrots, parsnips, and bay leaves.
  5. Layer sliced potatoes on top; season with thyme and cover.
  6. Cook on high for 7–8 hours until everything is tender.
  7. Brush potatoes with melted butter and broil for 5–7 minutes until crispy.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7–8 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Welsh

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
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