Lamb Shank and Dumpling Pies

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 13

Lamb Shank and Dumpling Pies for a hearty dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-4

Calories

475

Sugar

Fat

21g

Lamb Shank and Dumpling Pies are a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter's night. The lamb shank adds a rich and meaty flavor to the dish, while the dumplings are light and fluffy. It's a comforting meal that is sure to warm you up and leave you feeling full and satisfied. This dish is ideal for dinner parties or family gatherings as it's easy to make and can be prepared in advance. The recipe is easy to follow and will take you through the steps to make this delicious meal in no time.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the self-raising flour, thyme, and salt.
3.	Add the buttermilk and grated parmesan to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
4.	Fill a pie dish with the cooked lamb shank.
5.	Spoon the dumpling mixture over the lamb shank.
6.	Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the pies are golden and the dumplings are cooked through.

PROS

This dish is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter’s night.

The lamb shank adds a rich, meaty flavor to the pies and the dumplings are light and fluffy.

It’s a meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

CONS

The cooking process is a bit time-consuming and requires some preparation.

Lamb shank can be quite expensive, making this meal a bit of a treat rather than an everyday dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is an excellent source of protein and contains essential vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc.
Thyme is known for its antioxidant properties and can help boost the immune system.
The buttermilk adds a tangy flavor to the dumplings and is a good source of calcium.

	1 lamb shank ( portion of cooked meat )
	1/2 cup self raising flour
	2 teaspoons thyme
	flaked sea salt
	1/3 cup buttermilk
	2 tablespoons parmesan cheese ( grated )