How to Make Gordon Ramsay Lancashire Hotpot Perfectly at Home

By: Dylan

September 6, 2025

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Gordon Ramsay Lancashire Hotpot Recipe

A hearty and comforting traditional British dish featuring tender lamb and layered potatoes, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1.1 lb lamb chops
Oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
Flour
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
Broth
  • 1 liter beef stock
Herbs
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
Butter
  • 100 g butter, melted
Potatoes
  • 2 large Maris Piper potatoes, sliced thin
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C / 150°C Fan / 325°F.
  2. Season lamb, sear 2–3 mins per side in oil. Transfer to casserole dish.
  3. Sauté veg in same pan 4–5 mins. Add flour, cook 2–3 mins.
  4. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly. Simmer to thicken.
  5. Pour over lamb. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Simmer gently.
  6. Layer thin potato slices on top. Brush with melted butter and thyme.
  7. Bake uncovered for 1–1½ hours until golden and tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSodium: 800mg

Notes

Ensure potatoes are sliced thin for even cooking and browning.

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