Slow cooked Lamb casserole

Fry the meatballs in a medium hot pan ,Breaking them down with a wooden spoon to make them go further, you want them coloured but not cooked

Transfer to the slow cooker add the vegetables, oats,herbs and stock and cook on Low for 6-8hrs

Wash and slice the potatoes evenly lengthways, rinse then boil for 10 mns till just soft
then drain

Add some butter and fry the potatoes gently for a few minutes

The Oats will have made the casserole thick and creamy but you could add some gravy if you prefer.

Add the spinach and mint to the slow cooker and stir it through. Season if required with S&P

Add the potatoes to the slow cooker layering them over the meat

and place in the oven for 10-15mins to brown and crisp them or transfer to a shallow dish and place under the grill

Serve warm with crusty bread
Swap the meatballs for lamb chunks or mince works just as well