Legendary Lamb Pie Recipe

Name: Legendary Lamb Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs lamb shoulder meat, diced; 1 pinch salt and pepper; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup red wine; 34 ounces beef stock; 2 bay leaves; 3 sprigs thyme; 2 rosemary, stalks; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs lamb shoulder meat, diced
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup red wine
34 ounces beef stock
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs thyme
2 rosemary, stalks
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon butter

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2
Season lamb meat with a pinch of salt & pepper, before adding 2 Tbsp of oil to a dutch oven on medium-high heat. Brown Meat until golden brown all over, you may do this in batches.
3
Remove meat from pan add remaining olive oil along with the onion, garlic, celery and carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until browned.
4
Add meat back to the pan along with red wine, cook for 1-2 minutes until wine reduces to bubbles, pour in stock and add the bay leaves, thyme rosemary and a pinch of salt & pepper.
5
Bring to a boil cover with a lid and place in the oven to cook for 4-6 hours or meat falls apart. Remove from the oven and cook on stove top with lid off until sauce reduces by a third.
6
Meanwhile, bring another pot of water to a boil add a pinch of salt and cook potatoes for 8-10 minutes or until easily pierced with a knife. Drain and mix in a bowl with 1 tbsp of butter and season with salt and pepper.
7
Turn your broiler or grill on, spoon ricotta on top of lamb mix, followed by potato mix, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until slight little bits of golden color appear on the surface. Take straight to the table :).

1180

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs lamb shoulder meat, diced, 1 pinch salt and pepper, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Legendary Lamb 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!

Legendary Lamb Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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