Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for brushing)
  • 500 g lean lamb (cubed)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 2 courgettes ((zucchini) cut into chunks)
  • 1 small aubergine ((egg plant) cut into chunks)
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 150 ml lamb or vegetable stock
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 400 g can mixed beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 800 g potatoes (thinly sliced)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 180℃ (160℃ fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan and fry the lamb over high heat until browned on all sides.
  • Reduce the heat and add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Then add 1 sliced onion and cook gently until beginning to soften. Stir in 2 courgettes and 1 small aubergine cut into chunks and sprinkle with flour.
  • Add 150ml (¼pt)stock and 400g (14oz) can of chopped tomatoes and bring to the boil, then stir in 400g (14oz)) drained can of beans.
  • Thinly slice 800g (1lb 12oz) of potatoes and arrange a layer of potatoes in the base of an ovenproof casserole dish. Then spoon half the lamb mixture on top. Add another layer of potatoes and the remaining lamb mixture. Finish with a layer of potatoes on top.
  • Cover and cook in the oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove the lid and brush the potatoes with a little olive oil and return to the oven for a further 30 minutes or until the potato is golden and crispy Serve with Green beans or broccoli on the side.