👨‍🍳 Инструкции

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Ensures even cooking of the stew.
2. 2

   In a bowl, toss lamb cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Coating the lamb helps to thicken the stew later.
3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb in batches until golden brown on all sides. Remove lamb and set aside.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Don't overcrowd the pot; browning in batches ensures a good sear.
4. 4

   Add onions, carrots, parsnips, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot as you cook the vegetables.
5. 5

   Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

7. 7

   Return the lamb to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and Irish stout. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Ensure the liquid mostly covers the lamb and vegetables.
8. 8

   Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 hours, or until the lamb is very tender.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Check occasionally and add more broth if the stew looks too dry.
9. 9

   While the stew is cooking, prepare the whiskey glaze. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in whiskey and brown sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Be careful when adding whiskey to the hot pan, as it may flame up.
10. 10

    Once the stew is cooked, remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

    💡 Профессиональные советы: The stew should be thick and rich.
11. 11

    Increase oven temperature to 200°C (400°F).

    💡 Профессиональные советы: This higher temperature is needed to crisp the pastry.
12. 12

    Pour the lamb and vegetable mixture into a pie dish or individual ramekins.

    💡 Профессиональные советы: Ensure the filling is not too liquid; if it is, simmer uncovered for a few minutes to reduce.
13. 13

    Drape the puff pastry sheet over the filling, trimming any excess. Crimp the edges to seal.

    💡 Профессиональные советы: A fork can be used to create a decorative edge.
14. 14

    Brush the puff pastry with the prepared whiskey glaze.

    💡 Профессиональные советы: This will give the pastry a beautiful sheen and flavor.
15. 15

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

    💡 Профессиональные советы: Keep an eye on the pastry to prevent burning.
16. 16

    Let the pie rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.