Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 1bs. lean lamb
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 small white turnip, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 leek, washed and chopped
  • 1 1/4 lbs. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/4 cups good-quality chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. dried Italian herbs
  • Freshly chopped parsley, to serve (optional)

Method

  • Trim any fat from the lamb and cut into neat 1-inch pieces.
  • Put the flour onto a large plate and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roll the meat in the flour until it is well coated.
  • Mix the carrots, turnips, onions, and leek together, and layer with the meat in the slow cooker, seasoning to taste.
  • Finish with a thick layer of sliced potatoes, overlapping them.
  • Mix the chicken stock with the tomato paste and Italian herbs, and pour into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or for 4-5 hours on high.
  • Serve sprinkled with some freshly chopped parsley, if using.