Name: Pot roast lamb with potato celeriac mash
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 400g lamb round or topside roasts (heart smart or trim lamb); 2 pieces prosciutto or thin bacon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 small (280g) carrots, halved crossways and lengthways; 1 medium (170g) red onion, peeled, quartered; 1 clove garlic, peeled, quartered; 1 stick (100g) trimmed celery, quartered; 1 1/2 cup (375ml) chicken stock; 800 gram potatoes, peeled, chopped; 400 gram celeriac, peeled, chopped; 20 gram butter; 1/4 cup (60ml) cream or milk; 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley

Pot roast lamb with potato celeriac mash

Try this hearty lamb and vegetable combination, wrapped in tasty prosciutto and accompanied by smooth and creamy celeriac mash potato.

Ingredients

2 400g lamb round or topside roasts (heart smart or trim lamb)

2 pieces prosciutto or thin bacon

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 small (280g) carrots, halved crossways and lengthways

1 medium (170g) red onion, peeled, quartered

1 clove garlic, peeled, quartered

1 stick (100g) trimmed celery, quartered

1 1/2 cup (375ml) chicken stock

800 gram potatoes, peeled, chopped

400 gram celeriac, peeled, chopped

20 gram butter

1/4 cup (60ml) cream or milk

1 tablespoon chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley

Method

1.Sprinkle lamb with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Wrap lamb in prosciutto; secure with toothpicks.

2.Heat a large deep pan, add oil and lamb; cook until well browned all over. Add carrot, onion, garlic, celery and stock to pan around the lamb; bring to the boil. Simmer gently, covered, for about 20 minutes or until lamb is done as desired. Remove lamb and vegetables from pan with slotted spoon; stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Boil pan juices, uncovered until reduced to 1 cup (250ml).

3.Meanwhile, boil or steam potatoes and celeriac together until soft; drain. Mash potato mixture with butter, cream and salt and pepper to taste until smooth.

4.Serve sliced lamb with vegetables, pan juices, mash and steamed beans, if desired. Sprinkle with parsley.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe Today!