At Story House Early Learning, mealtimes are more than just food on a plate; they’re moments of comfort, discovery, and full tummies. Behind the scenes at our Gisborne centre, our talented Chef Deonne has been serving up nutritious, delicious meals with heart.
With a deep passion for creating child-friendly meals packed with goodness, Chef Deonne has perfected dishes that our little learners genuinely look forward to. Curious what’s on the menu?
Today, we’re sharing one of these family favourites straight from Chef Deonne’s kitchen, their much-loved Lamb Hot Pot with Saltbush Sweet Potato Mash recipe. Packed with nutrients and hidden veg, this one’s a hit at lunchtime and perfect for the whole family to recreate at home.
Chef Deonne’s Lamb Hot Pot with Saltbush Sweet Potato Mash
Ingredients
- 500g of Lamb mince
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 red capsicum
- 100g spinach
- 100g mushrooms
- 1l vegetable stock
- tomato puree
- 500g peeled potato
- 500g peeled sweet potato
- 2 carrots
- 2 zucchinis
- 2 cup broccoli
- 1 tsp garlic
- 2 tbls Italian herbs
- 2 tsp saltbush
- soy milk
- Margerine
Method
- Fry onions, garlic, herbs and lamb in a pot and meat has browned.
- Add in tomato puree and stock lowering the heat until simmer appears.
- Add in all vegetables and continue cooking until vegetables are slightly soft.
- Cook potato and sweet potato in separate pot until soft. Add soy milk and Margerine and mash until smooth.
- Serve Lamb hot pot with mash.
Whether it’s their first taste of lamb hot pot or a regular favourite, this dish is always a winner at Story House. It’s hearty, wholesome, and made with love, just how Chef Deonne likes it.
Stay tuned for more recipes and behind-the-scenes moments from our incredible team of educators, carers, and chefs.
