High Country Pie Recipe

Name: High Country Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg lamb, cubed; ½ cup plain flour; 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup onion, diced; ½ cup leek, diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; ½ cup red wine; ½ cup verjus; 1 ½ cups beef stock, reduced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon mint jelly; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 12 lemon, rind; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; ½ cup carrot, diced; 1 cup parsnip, diced; 1 green apple, diced; ½ cup mint relish; 2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped; 2 tablespoons mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; ½ cup green peas; 1 cup chat potato, diced and parboiled; 2 sheets butter puff pastry, cut into 8 equal squares, follow directions to bake; mint relish, extra to garnish; rosemary sprig, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 kg lamb, cubed
½ cup plain flour
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, diced
½ cup leek, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ cup red wine
½ cup verjus
1 ½ cups beef stock, reduced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon mint jelly
1 tablespoon brown sugar
12 lemon, rind
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ cup carrot, diced
1 cup parsnip, diced
1 green apple, diced
½ cup mint relish
2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
½ cup green peas
1 cup chat potato, diced and parboiled
2 sheets butter puff pastry, cut into 8 equal squares, follow directions to bake
mint relish, extra to garnish
rosemary sprig, to garnish

1
Toss cubed lamb in flour seasoned generously with salt and pepper.
2
Heat equal quantities of oil and butter in pan and lightly brown lamb, then transfer to a large heave based pot.
3
Saute onions, leeks and garlic in same frying pan used for browning lamb.
4
Add red wine to deglaze pan (you can leave the veggies in the pot to do this) then add to the large pot.
5
Add verjus, stock, tomato paste, mint jelly, brown sugar, lemon rind, worcestershire sauce.
6
Simmer on low heat 1-2 hours or until lamb becomes tender, stirring occasionally.
7
Then add carrots, potatoes, parsnips, apple, mint relish, rosemary, mint and parsley.
8
Simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Add potatoes and the peas and cook until all vegetables are tender.
10
To finish, place pie mix into serving bowls topping each with a square of baked pastry.
11
Garnish with 1 teaspoon of mint relish (optional) and a sprig of rosemary.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg lamb, cubed, ½ cup plain flour, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, High Country Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

High Country Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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