Sweet Mutton Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 375*F or Mark5.
2. 2
   Cut the meat into 1 inch cubes and put in the bottom of a large casserole dish.
3. 3
   Spread the meat with the redcurrant jelly and cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from the oven and add the chopped vegetables and a little salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Stir the tomato puree into the stock or water, and pour over the meat and vegetables.
6. 6
   Return to the oven.
7. 7
   Reduce the temperature to 350*F or Mark 4. and cook covered, for about 1 1/2 hours until the meat is tender.
8. 8
   To make the dumplings, mix together the flour, suet, and parsley and seasoning with just enough water to form a stiff dough.
9. 9
   This should make about 6 small dumplings.
10. 10
    Add the dumplings to the stew for the last 30 minutes of the cooking time.
11. 11
    Serve with buttered mashed potatoes and a green vegetable.