Hearty Lamb Stew With Herbed Dumplings

This hearty lamb stew with herbed dumplings is a classic dish in Caucasian cuisine, perfect for warming up on a cold day. The tender lamb and flavorful herbs make this stew a comforting and satisfying meal.

Hearty Lamb Stew With Herbed Dumplings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs lamb, cut into chunks
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown the lamb chunks over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions, carrots, and potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and red wine, then add the bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  4. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and dried parsley. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk to form a sticky dough.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering stew. Cover and cook for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Serve the hearty lamb stew with herbed dumplings hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Bowl Spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Lid for the pot

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Serve the lamb stew with herbed dumplings alongside a fresh green salad and a glass of red wine.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Make sure not to lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking to ensure they steam properly.

Cost

$25