May 21, 2020Talya
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I know you might bewondering how it’s even possible to make a delicious roast lamb in one hour –but trust me, it is! All it requires is one shoulder of lamb (with excess fatremoved) some stock and herbs. I used an electric pressure cooker but you canuse a slow cooker or dutch oven (just allow for a longer slow cook) and off yougo…
The best thing about thisis it’s the sort of easy meal you can leave to cook while you catch up with themillion and one things that need doing in the house, especially whilst we areall at home. Literally put it on at five in a steam cooker while the kids aredoing their homework and you’re dragging the house out of carnage, and it’sdone for six. Or pop it in the slow cooker or dutch oven in the morning andyou’re laughing by suppertime.
It features not only lambbut also peas and butternut squash (more on the benefits of all the ingredientsbelow) — plus you can substitute any other vegetables you have to hand for versatilecupboard cooking!
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1Balanced mid-week meals
2One-hour roast lamb recipe
2.1Ingredients
2.2Method
2.3Related
Balancedmid-week meals
Before I get on to the bigreveal of how you can actually nail a delicious roast lamb simply and easily, Iwanted to just talk a bit about the nutritional aspect of meats like beef, lamband pork. Did you know that they are a source of vitamin B12, which istypically only found naturally in foods from animal products, such as meat anddairy products?
Lamb – which is the star ofthis recipe – is a source of vitamin B12, B6 and zinc which can help the immunesystem work normally. Here are some fun facts about vitamin B12:
- VitaminB12 helps normal energy production in the body
- VitaminB12 helps the nervous system work normally
- VitaminB12 helps normal red blood cell formation
- VitaminB12 helps the immune system work normally
- VitaminB12 helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
As well as that, lamb isnaturally rich in protein, low in salt and provides seven vitamins and mineralsthat contribute towards good health and wellbeing. These are: niacin (vitaminB3), vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, potassium, phosphorus and pantothenic acid.
I’ve chosen lamb shoulderin particular because this cut is tender and full of flavour – making it theperfect star of a simple balanced family meal.
I love to serve it withpeas and roasted potato cubes or a mix of potato and butternut squash cubes, dependingon what is available. If possible, I buy prepared cubes or slices, which makesthe prep so much quicker and easier. No doing battle with peeling and usingbrute force to cut – just a quick chop chop chop, drizzle with oil and spicesand whack them in the oven.
The #SimpleBalancedMeals#CookingatHome campaign is sponsored by the Agriculture and HorticultureDevelopment Board (AHDB), Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Hybu Cig Cymru – MeatPromotion Wales (HCC) – the English, Welsh and Scottish levy bodies thatbetween them cover all food groups in a healthy balanced diet
Visit https://eatwelshlambandwelshbeef.com/en, https://www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk/ and https://www.scotchkitchen.com/ for more delicious simple balanced meals with lamb!
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One-hour roastlamb recipe
Ingredients
- One-shoulderof lamb with excess fat removed
- 4tbsp olive oil (2 for the lamb and 2 for the sweet potatoes)
- Stockmade up of 2 cups water boiling and 2 teaspoons bouillon powder – or you cancrumble a stock cube inside
- Garlicand herb rub consisting of: 4 cloves of crushed garlic, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary(fresh) or 2 teaspoons dried, salt and pepper to taste
- 3-4large sweet potatoes cut into half-inch cubes – peel only if you have time!
- Frozengreen peas
Method
- Preheatthe oven to 200c and set the electric pressure cooker to saute and add the oil.Once the oil is hot, brown the lamb quickly on both sides, taking care not tolet it stick. If the lamb doesn’t fit quite, you can just skip this step asit’s just a “nice to have”. You can also do this in a pan on top of the hob,with a bit of oil to keep it from sticking.
- Electric pressure cookerinstructions:Pour the stock in, spread the rub on top and set the cooker to Pressure Cook(high setting) for 50 minutes. Slowcooker/dutch oven instructions: Put the browned meat in the pot and pour instock so it’s halfway up the meat, season with the rub, salt and pepper andcover. Cook in the oven according to the package instructions — some recipescall for cooking lamb shoulder for 5 hours at 110C, but use a meat thermometerto ensure it is cooked through.
- Meanwhilespread out the sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a baking tray lined withgreaseproof paper or tin foil, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with yourfavourite herbs – we love a combination of onion powder and smoked paprika anda dash of salt – yum! Cook for 30 – 40 minutes depending on the size of yourcubes.
- Whenthe lamb is done, remove and let it rest for ten minutes or so before slicing.Serve along with the sweet potatoes/butternut squash and peas, and spoon outthe juices for gravy. Happy campers all round!
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So now you know the secretof how to make succulent roast lamb any day of the week without the stress,there are no excuses not to!
Have you ever consideredmaking roast lamb in this way? Or perhaps you have a favourite way of cookinglamb you’d like to share? Do leave a comment below and let me know!
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Roast lamb fast? I’m totally sold on this idea. Could make Sunday’s a lot easier for me
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Totally – Sunday and any other day for that matter!
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Oh yum, this looks so amazing! I might have to make this for dinner one night.
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Yes do it! It’s incredibly easy and tasty…you won’t regret it!
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This looks absolutely divine. I haven’t had lamb in a long time.
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This could be a very happy reunion then 🙂
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I have always loved a nice one pot meal which is balanced. Those vitamins in this dish make it a real favorite for healthy families.
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Yup it’s nutritionally balanced, easy and so delicious!
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I really enjoyed your tip. I’m looking forward to giving it a try.
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Looking forward to hearing how you get on!
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Wow a 1 hour simple roast, this is most definitely something I need to try! It looks delicious.
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Definitely….one hour = no excuses!
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One pot meals are my favorite! This looks like a healthy option.
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It’s healthy, delicious and SO easy too!
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I love recipes that save me time and this one is definitely up my street. Bring on Sunday now, I’ll be trying this.
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Hope you enjoy it – perfect for any day of the week 🙂
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Wow, I must say this is my kind of dish. Easy to prepare and yummy, my daughter would love this!
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Awww my daughter absolutely adores it too. Hope yours does too!
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That looks absolutely delicious! Some of my favourite things.
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It is SO delicious and SO easy too!
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I don’t think I’ve ever had lamb, but I see sweet potatoes, so I’m SOLD!
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They are the perfect culinary bedfellows I promise!
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Yum! This Roast Lamb is making me super hungry that I could hear my tummy growl.
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Ditto!
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I’ve never made lamb before. Looks like a really pretty dish to make and serve.
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This is a really good one for beginners as it’s super easy and the end result is magic!
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I love lamb. You make it look so easy to make.
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Honestly, it’s ridiculously easy using this method – give it a try!
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It’s great that it can be made so quickly. This sounds like a tasty and healthy dish for the family to enjoy.
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I know – it’s been a total gamechanger in our house!
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Hmm we’ve not had lamb for a while, so I’ll look forward to making this. I like the seasoning you used to, it looks really delicious.
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Really simple yet so effective for bringing out the natural flavours. Enjoy!
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I love roasted lamb so much and I love it with roasted potatoes. I must try your recipe this week I think!
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You could easily do this with normal roasted potatoes too and that would work out great.
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I think I’ll try it this week
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I love roast lamb and tend to cook mine for at least a few good hours so I am curious to try your recipe as it will save me a lot of time in the future.
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Yeah that is the traditional way I grew up with but seriously you need to give this a try!
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We are big fans of lamb over here! This recipe looks so delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
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Ah that’s great to hear – we are also fellow lamb lovers as you can tell 🙂
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Would you believe that I’ve never tried lamb before? My family LOVES it though. I’m going to have to make this for them.
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No way! This would be the perfect way to get introduced 🙂
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We are really loving out pressure cooker, perfect for creating family meals in a fraction of the time.
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I know….they are so amazing! Once you get over the fear of it exploding which is totally ridiculous and one I had to get over too. And when you do, you’re blessed with being able to do things like this!
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This sounds so easy and looks so yummy! Thanks for the roast lamb recipe!
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You’re welcome – enjoy!
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My other half is going to love this. He is a massive fan of his lamb, so forwarding this to him right now x
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Love the ease of this recipe. It sounds wonderful with the vegetables..simple and perfect for the family on Sundays.
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Yum!! I’m totally doing it! 🙂 Thanks for sharing – I’m always on a hunt for the easy recipes:)
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ooh that looks great for a lovely Sunday roast. That is next week’s dinner sorted. x
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Ooh this looks like a really delicious meal! I don’t have lamb too often so this would be the perfect treat to make someday!
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I love love love roast lamb it has to be one of my favourite meals, this looks delicious
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I love lamb!!! have to give this a try!!
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I’m suddenly starving and craving a lovely roast lamb dinner
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