Lamb stew with dumplings

*Disclaimer: This recipe is a member recipe. It has not been tested by the taste.com.au team. Dumpling ingredients and method altered, and some ingredients altered. If you would like to cut the amount of fat, substitute mashed pumpkin for half the margarine.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Toss meat in flour, salt and pepper and shake off excess.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large soup pan and cook meat in batches over medium-high heat until well browned. Remove from pan.

Step 3

Add bacon to pan and cook until brown. Add spring onion and cook until soft. Return meat to pan and add stock, water and thyme. Simmer covered over low heat for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Add carrots, potatoes, pumpkin, spinach and broccoli, and simmer for another 60 minutes.

Step 5

While the lamb is cooking, make the dumplings. Into a bowl place the flour, salt and butter. Using your fingers, mix to resemble fine breadcrumbs. Add the parsley and cheese, then a little water to make the dough. Divide into eight pieces.

Step 6

Remove the casserole and place the dumpling balls on top. Return covered to the stove for 30 minutes.

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