Lamb and Broccoli Bake

Make the most of any Sunday leftovers with this quick and easy dish made with juicy lamb and tender broccoli in a delicious white sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1kg/2.2lb cooked roast lamb, cubed
- 375g/12oz broccoli, cut into florets or small pieces, or any vegetable mix
- 25g/1oz butter
- 25g/1oz plain flour
- 600ml/1pint milk
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 15ml/1tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 75g/3oz fresh or dried breadcrumbs
- 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped rosemary
Serves 6
Difficulty Rating:
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Instructions:
Cook the broccoli in a large pan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Refresh in cold water, drain and set aside.To make the white sauce: melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove from the heat and slowly stir in the milk. Bring to the boil; reduce the heat and simmer, stirring until thickened. Season and add the nutmeg.
Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F.
Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 1-2 minutes or until soft. Add the lamb and warm through for 2-3 minutes. Add the broccoli and white sauce. Spoon into a 1.2L/2pint ovenproof dish.
Mix together the breadcrumbs and herbs, sprinkle over the lamb and bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Serve with mixed vegetables.
Tips:
For extra convenience buy a ready-made white sauce and replace fresh herbs with dried. For an extra treat add 60ml/4tbsp single cream to the white sauce.
Images courtesy of AHDB. www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk
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