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    Rustic Lamb Pie

    March 11, 2025

    This Rustic Lamb Pie is a great way to introduce your friends and family to a new flavorful dish using ground lamb. It’s hearty and homey and just perfect for the season.

    rustic lamb pot pie with curry in a cast iron skillet


    Rustic Lamb Pie is Hearty and Homey and Perfect for the Season.

    Last week, Natalie and I had the opportunity to gather a few of our friends and family around a table full of beautiful, autumnal dishes. There were seasonal cheese boards and a variety of fresh apple pies, but by far the star of the dinner was this rustic lamb pie. The ground lamb we used from American Lamb was incorporated into the perfect mixture of curried vegetables for a dish that perfectly encapsulates the fall flavors we love.

    It was a dish we had never made before and can’t wait to make again, because it showcased just how fun, flavorful and versatile lamb can be. If you aren’t super familiar with using lamb in your cooking, I’m excited to share with you what flavors go with lamb and what to serve with this amazing lamb pie recipe, but first I’d love to tell you a little bit more about why we chose American Lamb in the first place.

    cooked ground lamb for lamb pot pie
    leeks carrots and celery for curry lamb pot pie
    ground lamb, potatoes and vegetables in a skillet for a lamb pot pie
    peas, carrots potatoes and curry filling for a lamb pot pie


    Why Choose American Lamb?

    You may be wondering why we used American Lamb for this rustic lamb pie as opposed to just grabbing another ground lamb at the grocery store. While it’s not always convenient to source the very best meat, we feel like now, more than ever, it’s really important. Cooking with high-quality meat really makes a difference for the health of our families, as well as the planet and it’s something we are committed to.

    American Lamb 101:

    • American Lamb farmers and ranchers are committed to practices that protect the environment, improve land management and foster animal well-being.
    • American Lamb is a flavorful, nutrient-rich food and an excellent source of Vitamin B12, niacin, zinc and selenium.
    • Lamb is produced in every state in the country so fresh, local lamb is available year-round.
    a large skillet with puff pastry over a lamb pot pie
    golden brown puff pastry over a lamb pot pie in a large skillet

    What Flavors Go With Lamb?

    Now that you know why we love cooking with lamb, let’s explore what flavors it pairs well with (and some of them may surprise you!). Because lamb is eaten around the world, you will find that there are a wide range of herbs and spices that pair well with the meat, making for endless meal options.

    Herbs:

    • Basil
    • Marjoram
    • Mint
    • Oregano
    • Rosemary
    • Sage
    • Thyme
    • Cilantro

    Spices:

    • Cinnamon
    • Cumin
    • Curry Powder
    • Paprika
    • Turmeric
    • Curry

    A few other things that go well with lamb are garlic, Garam Masala, ginger, honey, Balsamic vinegar, pistachios, Dijon mustard and pomegranates. Yum!

    hands setting down a lamb pot pie on an outdoor table
    people around an outdoor table serving a lamb pot pie

    TMP Simple and Delicious Lamb Pie:

    We are so excited to be sharing this recipe for an easy lamb pie. If you’ve been following along with us for a while, you might remember that a few years (almost 5!) ago we also created a recipe for a lamb pie with a mashed potato topping wrapped in puff pastry!

    While BOTH recipes are delicious, the former takes a lot longer to make. For this recipe, all you have to do is cook the ingredients in a large cast iron pan on the stove top, then add the slurry to thicken it up. After that you simply place a sheet of puff pastry over the top of the pan and bake it in the oven until golden brown. …and just like that you have the perfect rustic lamb pie!

    Another thing that makes this lamb pie stand out is the addition of curry powder. If you have never tasted curry and lamb together, you are in for a treat. It is a delicious ingredient combination that has a big flavor profile.

    hands serving lamb pot pie to each other across the table
    people sitting at an outdoor table together enjoying a meal

    What to Serve With Lamb Pie?

    The menu for this autumn-themed dinner was impeccable. We served all things fall while we watched the leaves literally dance around us in the presence of a roaring fire. What could be better?

    • Apple pie with a cheddar cheese crust
    • Cheese boards with all the fixings
    • Rustic bread with butter and salt
    • Hearty kale salad (specifically this Apple Kale Salad minus the chicken and swapping pecans for the pumpkin seeds).
    Skillet Lamb Pot Pie with Curry
    Skillet Lamb Pot Pie with Curry

    Curry Lamb Pie for Dinner?

    If you make this incredible lamb pie we’d love to hear about it! Tag @themodernproper and use the hashtag #themodernproper so we can admire your handiwork and drool along with you.

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    Rustic Lamb Pie Recipe

    Updated March 11, 2025

    • Serves:  8
    • Prep Time:  25 min
    • Cook Time:  45 min
    • Calories:  376
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 pounds ground lamb
    • 2 celery ribs, diced
    • 2 medium carrots, peeled, diced
    • 3 large leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces
    • 3 cups beef stock
    • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • ¼ cup corn starch
    • ½ cup cool water
    • 1 large egg, beaten
    • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed at room temperature

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.

    2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the lamb and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer the cooked lamb to a plate. 

    3. To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is glistening, add the celery, carrots, and leeks. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

    4. Add the cooked lamb, potatoes, beef stock, curry powder, and salt and stir until combined. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in the peas and cook for another minute.

    5. In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add the cornstarch slurry to the lamb mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat. 

    6. Brush the rim of the skillet with a thin layer of the beaten egg. Alternatively (if you aren’t working with an ovenproof skillet), transfer the lamb mixture to a deep-dish pie pan or 2-quart baking dish.

    7. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and place it on top of the skillet or baking dish, covering the meat mixture completely, press the puff pastry to adhere it to the edges of the skillet. Trim any excess pastry. Using a sharp knife, make a few slits on the top to create vents. Brush the puff pastry all over with the whisked egg.

    8. Transfer the pie to the oven and cook until the pastry is golden brown and no longer doughy, 20-30 minutes. If the pastry begins to brown too much, cover it with foil. Remove the pie from the oven and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping and serving.

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories 376
    • Protein 28 g
    • Carbohydrates 22 g
    • Total Fat 20 g
    • Dietary Fiber 3 g
    • Cholesterol 28 mg
    • Sodium 865 mg
    • Total Sugars 3 g

    Rustic Lamb Pie

    Questions & Reviews

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    • Gary

      I dont understand how Id transfer the pie to the baking sheet for the last step?

      The dish the pie is in you will place that on top of the baking sheet and then put the whole thing (sheet and pie pan) in the oven. Hope you enjoy!

    • barbara

      can i cook pie filling on hob and then transfer it to a suitable oven proof dish for baking

      Yes, that will work fine!

    • Leah

      Wonderful pie! Made it with a regular crust and cooked it up with lamb from our farm. Even the folks who said they don’t like lamb enjoyed it! Helps that we have hair lamb not wool too. But anyway, delicious.

      Thanks Leah, we are so happy you love it!

    • Marion

      This is a fabulous recipe, thank you so much for sharing! I had 1 pound of ground lamb left in the freezer, until I get my next half lamb order (Canadian grass fed raised locally) and needed to make something different. I saw curry and puff pastry and said I'm in! It turned out fabulous, and will definitely be making this again.

      Thanks Marion, we are so happy you loved it!

    • Jenn

      This was my first time cooking lamb and it was so good!

      Great job trying something new!