IRISH STEW WITH DUMPLINGS

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Hearty and heart-warming, this stew was transplanted from Ireland to New England. From that chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs lamb (neck or breast)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons bacon drippings
2 onions, peeled and sliced
stock or water, to cover
1 turnip, peeled and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
parsley sprig
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon bacon drippings
1/3 cup milk (up to 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • For the stew: cut the meat into small pieces, season and dredge with flour.
  • Melt bacon drippings in a heavy skillet and brown the meat; add onions and cook until golden.
  • Add enough stock or water to cover meat.
  • Add turnip, carrots, celery and parsley; simmer for two hours.
  • Add cubed potatoes and cook more rapidly until potatoes are done.
  • To make the dumplings: sift dry ingredients together, cut in fat and add enough milk to give a smooth drop batter.
  • Drop by spoonfuls over the top of the stew (the stew should be kept boiling hot).
  • Cover the pot and allow dumplings to steam 15 minutes without lifting cover.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.5, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 68.7, Sodium 802.4, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 20.6

Keshav Subedi
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This stew was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The beef was so tender and the dumplings were so fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Zaziyena Mpungose
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. The beef is so tender and flavorful, and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to make on a busy weeknight.


tisge kiros
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


AbdulRehman Abdul Rehman
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dumplings were so good. I will definitely be making this again.


Sayed Abrar
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This Irish stew with dumplings was absolutely delicious! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.