Lancashire Hot Pot

Method

Step One

Heat oven to 180°C, 350°F gas mark 4.

Step Two

Heat a third of the butter in a medium pan, brown the lamb and remove from the pan.

Step Three

In the same pan, fry the onions and carrots with another third of the butter or oil until golden brown.

Step Four

Add the water and Bisto Chicken Bouillon Paste then bring to a simmer.

Step Five

Stir in the Bisto Reduced Salt Gravy Granules, add the meat and bay leaves, turn off the heat and transfer to a suitable oven-proof dish.

Step Six

Arrange the sliced potatoes on top of the meat, then brush with the final third of the butter.

Step Seven

Place in the oven for about 1½ hours until the potatoes are cooked and finish under a hot grill until golden brown.