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Lamb navarin

Tender lamb with new potatoes, carrots, turnips and peas in a light tomato gravy.

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  • Time2 hr
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £4.28 a head
  • Oven160°C (140°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Season the lamb. Brown it in the oil in a casserole in two batches, 5 minutes each. Lift out.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Cook the onion in the same pot for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, purée and flour and stir for 1 minute.

    6 min
  3. 3

    Pour in the wine, then the stock, stirring. Add the thyme and bay, return the lamb and bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook in the oven for 1 hour.

    60 min
  5. 5

    Add the carrots, turnip and potatoes. Cook, covered, for 40 minutes more until everything is tender.

    40 min
  6. 6

    Stir in the peas and cook on the hob for 3 minutes. Season and serve.

    3 min

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