Lamb and Root Vegetable Casserole with Oats
A rustic and nourishing casserole that highlights the earthy flavors of lamb and root vegetables, bound together with wholesome oats. This dish is a testament to traditional Irish cooking, emphasizing simple, quality ingredients.
🧂 Ingredients
- 750 g Lamb shoulder(boneless, cut into 1.5-inch chunks)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 2 medium Leeks(white and light green parts, washed and sliced)
- 2 medium Carrots(peeled and diced)
- 2 medium Parsnips(peeled and diced)
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 750 ml Lamb or vegetable stock
- 75 g Rolled oats
- 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
💡 Tip: Allowing the casserole to cook slowly ensures the lamb becomes tender. - 2
Season lamb chunks generously with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 3
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe casserole dish or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb in batches, then remove and set aside.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 4
Add onion, leeks, carrots, and parsnips to the dish. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 minute - 6
Return the lamb to the dish. Pour in the stock, add the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 7
Stir in the rolled oats. Cover the dish tightly with a lid or foil.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 8
Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until the lamb is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
⏱️ 2 hours 30 minutes💡 Tip: The oats will thicken the casserole as it cooks. - 9
Remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 10
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 minute
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If the casserole seems too thick, add a little more stock or water before serving.
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine along with the stock.
- ✓This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated gently.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a handful of chopped kale or spinach in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Substitute lamb with beef or pork shoulder.