Romertopf Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Romertopf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 5-pound shoulder of lamb, deboned; 2 cups white wine; 2 onions, cut into chunks; 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 4 zucchini, cut into chunks; 4 tomatoes, peeled and quartered; 5 cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried basil; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 5-pound shoulder of lamb, deboned
2 cups white wine
2 onions, cut into chunks
4 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
4 zucchini, cut into chunks
4 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
5 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Marinate the lamb in the white wine overnight.
2
Drain, saving the marinade.
3
Soak the Romertopf, if using, in cold water for about 1/2 hour.
4
Then drain but dont dry.
5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
6
Place half the onions and potatoes in a Dutch oven or Romertopf pan.
7
Cover them with half the zucchini, half the tomatoes, 3 cloves of garlic, and a bay leaf.
8
Add the lamb, and cover with the remaining onion, potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaf.
9
Add the wine marinade, sprinkle on the spices, and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, cover, and bake for 3 hours.
10
Bring to the table in the pot, and then cut the meat and serve.

489

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 5-pound shoulder of lamb, deboned, 2 cups white wine, 2 onions, cut into chunks, 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Romertopf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Romertopf

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