Traditional British Lamb Stew with Suet Dumplings

suet

🥗Healthier: vegetable shortening

💰Cheaper: butter

Vegetable shortening can provide a similar texture for dumplings.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken stock

Chicken stock is often less expensive and can enhance flavor.

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Pork shoulder is a more affordable alternative with similar cooking qualities.

Prepare the lamb by cutting it into tender chunks.

Chop the root vegetables including carrots and potatoes.

Dice the onions and set aside.

In a large pot, combine the lamb, vegetables, and herbs.

Add water to cover the ingredients and season to taste.

Slow-cook the mixture until the lamb is tender and the gravy is rich.

In a separate bowl, mix flour, suet, water, and seasoning to form the dumpling dough.

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the bubbling stew.

Cover and cook until the dumplings are light and fluffy.

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