Lamb Hot Pot

This can be made ahead and cooked for the 2 hours; then put back in the oven to reheat and crisp the top. I mix some Bisto granules with the stock so that it is not too runny. Recipe below is for 4 people so I adjusted quantities and made up for 6

4 Lamb Steaks

2 small sweet potatoes

2 leeks

4 carrots

40g red lentils

2 large potatoes sliced for top

1 pint Veggie Oxo
1 tbsp Bisto Granules to thicken

Thyme & Rosemary

Chop the sweet potatoes, Slice Carrots, Slice Leeks, Cut lamb into pieces

Add small amount of oil to the Wok (or frying pan) and fry leeks till soft, add to casserole dish

Sprinkle lamb with rosemary and fry till slightly brown add to casserole dish

Add carrots and chopped potatoes to casserole dish, season with salt & pepper

Make up Oxo cube and add to casserole dish, sprinkle casserole with red lentils and bisto granules

Peel and slice potatoes; cover casserole with slices

Sprinkle thyme on top (optional)

Cover casserole and bake for 2 hours at Gas Mark 4

Dish can now be left till required

Uncover and bake at Gas Mark 6 for 20-30 minutes or till potatoes browned on top