Greek Lamb & Spinach Stew (Slow Cooker)

TasteTester's Note:

I'm always on the lookout for slow cooker recipes that I think my family will enjoy, and I found this one on Woman's Day magazine.

• Total Time: 7 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder , visible fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon greek herb seasoning mix
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 19 ounces can cannellini beans , rinsed
• 13 ¾ ounces can whole artichoke hearts , cut in half
• 3 cups baby spinach (3 ounces, I would use a little more since it cooks down so much)
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Topping

• crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

1. Mix lamb pieces, tomatoes, onion, garlic, Greek seasoning, salt and pepper in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours until lamb is tender when pierced.
3. Mash 1 cup beans. Stir mashed and whole beans, artichoke hearts and spinach into cooker.
4. Cover and cook on high 15 minutes or until spinach wilts and mixture is hot. Stir in lemon zest; sprinkle with feta and serve.