Description
Hearty Skillet Lancashire Hotpot is a comforting one-pot meal that warms the soul with savory meat and vegetables. This dish combines tender meat, hearty potatoes, and a medley of vegetables, all simmered together to create a deliciously rich flavor perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb Beef or Lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 2 large Potatoes, sliced thinly
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 Carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
Liquids
- 4 cups Beef Broth
Herbs
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients and chopping the vegetables. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces, and slice the potatoes thinly to ensure they cook evenly.
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat and brown it on all sides. This step adds a wonderful depth of flavor to your Hearty Skillet Lancashire Hotpot.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Once the meat is browned, remove it from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until they are softened and fragrant, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Broth and Herbs: Return the browned meat to the skillet and pour in the beef broth. Add the thyme and bay leaves, bringing everything to a gentle simmer.
- Layer the Potatoes: Arrange the sliced potatoes on top of the meat and vegetable mixture, overlapping them slightly. This creates a beautiful layer that will crisp up as it bakes.
- Bake the Hotpot: Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown.
Notes
- Use a Cast Iron Skillet: This will help retain heat and promote even cooking.
- Don’t Skip Browning: Browning the meat enhances the flavor of the dish significantly.
- Let it Rest: Allow the hotpot to sit for a few minutes after baking to let the flavors meld.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste before serving and adjust salt and pepper as needed to enhance flavors.
- Cover During Baking: Keeping the dish covered helps steam the potatoes for perfect tenderness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lancashire Hotpot, Skillet Meal, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meal