Traditional Welsh Lamb Ploughmans Pie
A classic Welsh dish made with slow-cooked lamb, smoked cheese, and ploughmans ingredients, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 kg Lamb Shoulderslow-cooked
- ●150g Smoked Cheddar Cheesecrumbly
- ●100g Ploughmans Cheesecreamy
- ●2 tbsp All-purpose Flourfor thickening
- ●50g Butterfor browning
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 tsp Fresh Thymedried
- ●1 tsp Saltto taste
- ●1/2 tsp Black Pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Season the lamb shoulder with salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- 3
Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Brown the lamb on all sides.
- 4
Transfer the lamb to a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Add chopped onion and minced garlic.
- 5
Cover the slow cooker or Dutch oven with a lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- 6
Shred the lamb with two forks and set aside.
- 7
In a separate pan, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the smoked cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- 8
Stir in the ploughmans cheese until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Transfer the lamb mixture to a 20x20cm baking dish. Top with the cheese mixture.
- 10
Dot the top of the cheese mixture with the remaining 1 tbsp of butter.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- 12
Serve hot and enjoy!