Hearty Skillet Lancashire Hotpot

🥘 Hearty Skillet Lancashire Hotpot 🥔🍖✨

This is one of those cozy, feel-good meals that brings everyone to the table.

Juicy meat, soft golden potatoes, and a rich gravy all in one pan — yes, please! 😍

🛒 Ingredients:

🥩 1 lb lamb or beef, cut into chunks

🧅 1 onion, sliced

🍲 2 cups beef broth

🌾 2 tbsp flour

🧈 2 tbsp oil or butter

🥔 2 cups thinly sliced potatoes

🌿 1 tsp dried thyme

🧂 Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 How to Make It:

1️⃣ Brown the Meat:

Heat oil or butter in a skillet. Add the meat and brown it on all sides.

2️⃣ Add Onion & Flour:

Stir in the sliced onion. Sprinkle the flour over everything and stir well. Cook 2–3 minutes.

3️⃣ Pour & Simmer:

Add broth, thyme, salt & pepper. Simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

4️⃣ Top with Potatoes:

Layer the potato slices over the top in a neat pattern. Cover and cook on low for 25–30 minutes.

5️⃣ Finish with Crisp:

Uncover and broil for 5–7 minutes until the potatoes are golden and crispy on top.

✅ 4 Quick Tips for Perfect Results

🔹️1. Slice potatoes thin – the thinner, the faster they cook and crisp up.

🔹️2. Use beef stock, not water – it adds deep, rich flavor.

🔹️3. Don’t skip the broil step – it makes all the difference for texture.

🔹️4. Add a little butter or parsley on top right before serving for extra richness and color.

🍽️ Serves: 4

⏱️ Total Time: ~45 minutes