Fan-Tested Hairy Bikers Recipes
This Hairy Bikers lamb vindaloo from Meat Feasts marinates lamb shoulder in red wine vinegar then braises it in a spiced double onion sauce with potatoes. And it serves six in about two hours of oven time at around 700 calories, plus two hours marinating beforehand. The Goan roots show in the vinegar, which is …
This Hairy Bikers Caesar salad from British Classics brings together anchovy dressing, ciabatta croutons and a raw egg yolk at around 480 calories with chicken. And it takes about 25 minutes of hands-on work for four, though the chicken needs 30 minutes to marinate first. Si and Dave say “the key is the little bit …
This Hairy Bikers slow roast leg of lamb from Mums Know Best cooks a 2kg leg in foil at 160°C for four to five hours. And it serves six at around 480 calories with a red wine and redcurrant jelly gravy from the resting juices. Si and Dave say “a roast leg of lamb makes …
This Hairy Bikers leftover lamb shepherd’s pie from Meat Feasts turns 600g of Sunday roast scraps into a full second dinner at around 640 calories. And since the meat is already cooked, the whole thing takes just over an hour for four. Si and Dave say “the best pies are made with leftover roast meat, …
This Hairy Bikers lamb shanks recipe from Meat Feasts braises whole shanks with flageolet beans, white wine and smoked paprika. And it serves four in about three and a half hours at around 750 calories, since the beans soak up the stock and make it a full meal. Each person gets their own whole shank …
This Hairy Bikers lamb hotpot from Perfect Pies simmers lamb neck with onions and carrots in a Worcestershire gravy under a crispy potato top. And it serves six in about two hours at around 520 calories, with no kidneys or black pudding to worry about. Si and Dave call this “a hot pot that thinks …
This Hairy Bikers lamb tagine from Meat Feasts slow cooks lamb neck in seven spices with saffron, dried apricots and pomegranate molasses. And it serves six in about two and a quarter hours at around 435 calories, with most of that time being a hands-off simmer. Si and Dave say to “be careful with the …
This Hairy Bikers Lancashire hotpot from British Classics layers lamb neck with kidneys and black pudding under sliced potatoes in a Worcestershire gravy. And it serves six in just over an hour at around 780 calories, which is honest for a dish this rich. Si and Dave say “a hotpot is too good to be …
This Hairy Bikers shepherd’s pie from One Pot Wonders layers lamb mince in cinnamon and red wine under thin sliced potatoes with Cheddar. And at around 620 calories it takes about two hours for four, so it suits a weekend cook when you want something proper. Si and Dave call themselves “magicians” for working out …
This Hairy Bikers moussaka comes from their Meat Feasts book, layering cinnamon-spiced lamb with fried aubergine, potato and a Parmesan béchamel. It serves six at around 730 calories, baking to a deep golden top in about 45 minutes. Moussaka is often called a Greek shepherd’s pie, and this one earns it. The lamb is simmered …