Slow-Cooked Lamb with Wattleseed and Beetroot Mash

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Tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked with aromatic wattleseed served with a vibrant beetroot mash that highlights Australian native flavors. This Australian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 225 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, wattleseed powder, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 210 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Rub 1.5 kg boneless lamb shoulder with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp wattleseed powder, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Place 3 rosemary sprigs on top.
  2. Step 2: Transfer lamb to a roasting pan, cover tightly with foil, and slow-cook in the oven for 3.5 hours until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, boil 4 peeled and quartered medium beetroots in salted water for 30-40 minutes until soft.
  4. Step 4: Drain beetroots and mash with 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  5. Step 5: Remove lamb from oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then shred with two forks.
  6. Step 6: Serve the shredded wattleseed lamb alongside the beetroot mash for a hearty meal with native Australian flavors.

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