Lamb Hot Pot With Rosti

 

To finish:

Heat the oil and butter in a casserole and brown the meat in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Add a bit more oil to the casserole if necessary and brown the onions. Add the carrots, thyme and rosemary. Return the meat to the casserole.

Sprinkle the flour over and add the stock and buttermilk. Simmer over low heat for 1 ½ – 2 hours or until the meat is soft and the sauce thickens. Season to taste.

Spoon into an ovenproof dish or if the casserole is suitable for oven use, leave it in the casserole.

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Toss the grated potatoes, oil, cheese and seasoning together. Arrange over the lamb and "fluff" up the potatoes. Sprinkle a few sprigs of thyme on top.

Bake for 30 – 45 minutes until the potatoes are crispy and golden. “Fluff” up potatoes during baking if necessary and to ensure extra crispy bits are formed.

Serve with buttery peas and crusty white bread.