Son-Of-A-Gun Stew Recipe

Name: Son-Of-A-Gun Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound veal sweetbreads; 1/2 pound veal brains; 1/4 pound beef suet; 1 1/2 pounds veal kidneys, cut into small pieces; 1 pound veal heart, cut into small pieces; 1 pound calves liver, cut into small pieces; 2 cups beef broth; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 3 drops hot sauce; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound veal sweetbreads
1/2 pound veal brains
1/4 pound beef suet
1 1/2 pounds veal kidneys, cut into small pieces
1 pound veal heart, cut into small pieces
1 pound calves liver, cut into small pieces
2 cups beef broth
1 large onion, chopped
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped
3 drops hot sauce
Salt to taste

1
Place sweetbreads and brains in a medium mixing bowl; cover with cold water. Set aside to soak for 1 hour. Drain well; remove and discard membranes. Chop brains, and set aside.
2
Place sweetbreads and water to cover in a small Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Drain well, and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. Chop; set aside.
3
Heat beef suet in a large Dutch oven over low heat until crisp. Remove beef suet, and discard; reserve beef suet drippings in Dutch oven.
4
Add kidney, heart, and liver to Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally. Add sweetbreads, brains, beef broth, onion, tomatoes, hot sauce, and salt to taste. Simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours or until meats are tender.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound veal sweetbreads, 1/2 pound veal brains, 1/4 pound beef suet, 1 1/2 pounds veal kidneys, cut into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Son-Of-A-Gun 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.

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Son-Of-A-Gun Stew

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