Pregnancy Recipe
Evening meal
Lamb and vegetable hotpot
Slow-cooked lamb with potato, carrot and swede — a traditional winter dinner that supplies well-absorbed iron.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 150 min
- Total
- 175 min
- Portions
- 6
- Moderate
- Pregnancy
- Iron-containing
- High-protein
- Freezer-friendly

Make this recipe
Ingredients
For 6 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
Our recipes use a 15 ml tablespoon. The standard Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml, so use three level teaspoons where a tablespoon is listed.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Toss the lamb in the flour and brown in the oil.
- Step 2. Add the onion, carrot and swede and cook for five minutes, then pour in the stock and add the thyme.
- Step 3. Layer the sliced potato on top, cover and bake for two hours.
- Step 4. Uncover and bake for a final 20 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are golden and the lamb is very tender.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Cereals containing gluten
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
