Irish-style lamb stew

• Diced lamb400g
• White potatoes800g
• Brown onions200g
• Carrots300g
• Stock cubes (12 pack)2
• Dried mixed herbsstore cupboard3g

Plus salt and pepper. About £5.58 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Brown 400g diced lamb in a little oil in a large pan, then remove.

2. 2

   Fry 2 sliced onions for 5 minutes. Return the lamb with 300g carrots and 800g potatoes cut into chunks, 1 tsp mixed herbs and 2 stock cubes dissolved in 900ml boiling water.

3. 3

   Cover and simmer very gently for 1½ hours until the lamb is tender and some potatoes have broken down to thicken the stew.

4. 4

   Season and serve. Tip: this works well in a slow cooker, on low for 7-8 hours.