Mary Berry's comforting braised lamb recipe is 'brimming with flavour'

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Some days call for a cosy and comforting meal, and Mary Berry has got just the fix for that.

The renowned chef shared her tantalising recipe for Braised Lamb with Sweet Potato & Haricot Beans which is sure to delight taste buds and warm hearts.

Berry offers a hearty family stew brimming with flavour, perfect for feeding a crowd and sure to become a household favourite.

Berry’s recipe promises a symphony of flavours, blending tender lamb, hearty sweet potatoes, and wholesome haricot beans into a satisfying stew.

With its comforting aroma and robust taste, this dish embodies the essence of home-cooked goodness and communal dining serving six people.

Meat stew with vegetables and mushrooms with red wine in a skillet

Ingredients

2 tbsp sunflower oil

1kg (2lb 3oz) lamb neck fillet, diced

2 large onions, sliced

4 celery sticks, sliced

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tbsp cumin powder

1 tbsp medium curry powder

450ml (15fl oz) lamb or beef stock

1 x 400g (14oz) tin of chopped tomatoes

1 tbsp sun-dried tomato purée or paste

2 tbsp mango chutney

1 x 400g (14oz) tin of haricot beans, drained and rinsed

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 2cm (¾in) cubes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Method

1. You will need a large deep frying pan or sauté pan with a lid or a flameproof and ovenproof casserole dish. Preheat the oven to 160C/140C fan/Gas 3.
2. Heat a tablespoon of the oil in the pan. Quickly fry the lamb over high heat, until golden brown all over – you may need to do this in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan. Remove each batch with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add the remaining oil to the same pan and fry the onions, celery and garlic for a few minutes. Add the spices and fry for another 30 seconds, stirring. Add the stock, tomatoes, tomato purée or paste and the mango chutney. Bring to a boil, stirring, then add the lamb and season with salt and pepper. Stir for a few minutes, then cover the pan with a lid and transfer to the oven for about an hour.
4. Put the pan back on the hob and add the beans and sweet potatoes. Bring everything back up to the boil, then cover the pan again and return to the oven. Continue to simmer for a further 45 minutes or until the lamb is tender and the potatoes are just cooked but still holding their shape. Check the seasoning and serve the dish piping hot.