Brandon's Rich Lamb Stew Recipe

Name: Brandon's Rich Lamb Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cube lamb stock; 3/4 to 1 qt. water; 2 tbsp. olive oil (preferably extra virgin); 6 lamb necks; 4 lamb shanks; 1 md. onion, cut into lg. chunks; 1 can plum; cherry tomatoes; 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 1 lg. sweet potato, diced; 1 lg. leek, sliced into pieces; 2 lg. carrots, cut into pieces; 1/2 container button; flat mushrooms, roughly chopped; 3 cloves garlic, smashed with back of knife; minced; 1-1/3 tsp. mustard powder; 3 splashes md. sweet sherry; 3 bay leaves; 3 whole cloves; Freshly ground pepper; Fresh thyme; 1 dash salt; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 4 cups stale white bread, torn in pieces; 2 tbsp. flour; Chives, finely chopped; Parsely, finely chopped; Sage, finely chopped; Rosemary, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 cube lamb stock
3/4 to 1 qt. water
2 tbsp. olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
6 lamb necks
4 lamb shanks
1 md. onion, cut into lg. chunks
1 can plum
cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 lg. sweet potato, diced
1 lg. leek, sliced into pieces
2 lg. carrots, cut into pieces
1/2 container button
flat mushrooms, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed with back of knife
minced
1-1/3 tsp. mustard powder
3 splashes md. sweet sherry
3 bay leaves
3 whole cloves
Freshly ground pepper
Fresh thyme
1 dash salt
1/2 lemon, juice of
4 cups stale white bread, torn in pieces
2 tbsp. flour
Chives, finely chopped
Parsely, finely chopped
Sage, finely chopped
Rosemary, finely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 to 2 eggs
1/2 tsp. sodium bicarbonate

1
Dissolve lamb stock cube in water, using microwave if necessary; set aside.
2
Heat large pot uncovered on high.
3
Brush olive oil on lamb; brown each side of lamb.
4
Set meat aside.
5
Brown onion for 4 minutes, with minimal stir-frying to ensure you get a few caramelized bits.
6
Empty can of tomatoes into pot.
7
Add lamb (including resting juices), brown sugar, bay leaves, cloves, 1 clove garlic and lamb stock.
8
Scrape onions and brown bits off bottom of pot to avoid sticking.
9
Turn down heat and simmer gently uncovered for 2 hours.
10
Add sweet potato, leeks, carrots, mushrooms, rest of garlic and cook for another 10 minutes.
11
Add mustard powder, sweet sherry and pepper; stir well.
12
Add dumplings into pot, only half submerging them in stew.
13
Spoon stew over dumplings.
14
Put a lid over pot and gently simmer for 20-30 minutes.
15
Don't boil, otherwise you'll end up with dense clusters of rubbery dough.
16
After 15 minutes add fresh thyme, check for taste and add salt if necessary.
17
Add more sherry if you desire a warmer stew.
18
Squeeze in half a lemon just before serving.
19
Serve with steamed rice or mash.
20
Herby Dumpling Mixture: Tear the bread into pieces.
21
Mix all ingredients until it reaches a doughy consistency.
22
Handling the mixture as little as possible, form into balls set aside for 30 minutes.

956

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 33 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cube lamb stock, 3/4 to 1 qt. water, 2 tbsp. olive oil (preferably extra virgin), 6 lamb necks, and more.

Yes, Brandon's Rich Lamb Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brandon's Rich Lamb Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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