Easy Lamb and Mushroom Stew with Chive Mash

This delicious Easy Lamb and Mushroom Stew has been expertly designed by our chefs as a lighter option to help with a balanced lifestyle.

Prep: 40 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 450 gr potatoes
  • 200 gr lamb mince
  • 1 onion
  • 150 gr closed cup mushrooms
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 30 gr tomato puree
  • 15 gr worcester sauce
  • 10 gr chicken stock paste
  • 1 sachet mixed herbs
  • 1 bunch chives
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 300 ml water for the sauce
  • 700 gr potatoes
  • 300 gr lamb mince
  • 1 onion
  • 225 gr closed cup mushrooms
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 45 gr tomato puree
  • 30 gr worcester sauce
  • 15 gr chicken stock paste
  • 1 sachet mixed herbs
  • 1 bunch chives
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 500 ml water for the sauce
  • 900 gr potatoes
  • 400 gr lamb mince
  • 2 onions
  • 300 gr closed cup mushrooms
  • 2 carrots
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 60 gr tomato puree
  • 30 gr worcester sauce
  • 20 gr chicken stock paste
  • 2 sachets mixed herbs
  • 1 bunch chives
  • 4 tbsp plain flour
  • 700 ml water for the sauce

Instructions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water with 1/2 tsp salt to the boil.
    Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (peel first if you prefer).
    When boiling, add the potatoes to the water and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-20 mins.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil)
    Once hot, add the lamb mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
    While the mince browns, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Quarter the mushrooms.
    Trim the carrot, then quarter lengthways (no need to peel). Chop widthways into small pieces. 
  3. Once browned, drain and discard any excess fat from the lamb. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl and set aside. 
    Pop the pan back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil if needed and add the onion, carrot and mushrooms. Fry, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-7 mins.
    Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 
    Once the veg has softened, add the mince back into the pan. 
  4. Add the garlic and tomato puree and cook until fragrant, 1 min. Sprinkle over the flour (see pantry for amount) and cook stirring, until well combined, 1-2 mins.
    Stir through the Worcester sauce, chicken stock paste, mixed herbs and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and and simmer until the stew has thickened, 5-7 mins.
    Add a splash of water if it gets a little too thick. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
  5. Meanwhile, roughly chop the chives (use scissors if easier). 
    Once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat. Add a knob of butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth. Stir through half the chives.
    Season with salt and pepper, then cover with a lid to keep warm.
  6. Share your lamb stew between your bowls with the mash alongside.
    Sprinkle over the remaining chives to finish.
    Enjoy!