Lamb and Leek Pie
Lamb and Leek Pie is a hearty British-style main course of tender boneless lamb leg and softly sautéed leeks wrapped in golden butter-and-lard pastry. The TM7 chops the leeks and thyme in seconds, sautés them evenly and helps bring the pastry together, saving you valuable preparation time for this comforting family pie.
About this recipe
Lamb and Leek Pie Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate comforting main course: tender boneless lamb leg and meltingly soft leeks infused with fresh thyme, all sealed beneath golden pastry made with butter and lard. Searching for recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine that deliver a proper Sunday-lunch centrepiece? This is it. The TM7 chops the leeks and thyme to an even fineness in seconds, then sautés them in butter at a controlled temperature so they turn silky without browning unevenly. Meanwhile the pastry comes together quickly in the mixing bowl, with the built-in scale weighing the plain flour and icing sugar precisely for a consistently crisp crust. Serve this pie for a festive family gathering or a cosy weekend dinner, with buttered greens or mashed potatoes alongside. Every element, from filling to crust, is prepared in one bowl, meaning less washing up and more time to enjoy the rich, savoury aromas filling your kitchen.
Preparation tips
- Cut the boneless lamb leg into even cubes before cooking so every piece becomes equally tender; uneven chunks will cook at different rates and leave some pieces chewy inside the pie filling.
- Let the sautéed leek and thyme mixture cool completely before assembling the pie, otherwise the heat will melt the butter in the pastry and cause a soggy bottom crust during baking.
- For a richer golden crust, brush the pastry lid generously with the beaten egg and sprinkle a little extra sea salt and fresh thyme on top before baking for extra flavour and an appetising finish.
Recipe variations
- Make a gluten-free version by replacing the plain flour with a gluten-free pastry blend; the lard and butter base works beautifully and the lamb and leek filling needs no adaptation at all.
- For a spring variation, add fresh peas and mint to the lamb and leek filling, or swap half the lamb for diced carrots in autumn for a sweeter, more economical family pie.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Guided chopping turns the leeks and fresh thyme into an even, fine base in seconds, saving ten minutes of manual slicing. [Guided Cooking]
- Precise heating sautés the buttery leeks and thyme gently without splattering, developing sweet, soft flavour hands-free. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 kneads the flour, butter and lard into a smooth, pliable pastry dough within minutes, flakier than by hand. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the plain flour and icing sugar directly in the mixing bowl guarantees an accurate pastry ratio every single bake. [Built-in Scale]
- Mixing the egg and water into the pastry happens evenly and quickly, giving a supple dough that rolls out without cracking. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- leeks
- fresh thyme leaves
- lard
- water
- plain flour
- icing sugar
- fine sea salt
- medium egg
- boneless lamb leg