Aush (Afghan Lamb Chili) Recipe

Name: Aush (Afghan Lamb Chili)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach; 1 (11 ounce) can chickpeas; 2 (11 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 4 teaspoons dried mint; 4 minced garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 5 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 6 teaspoons garam masala; 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta; 1 gold onion; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lamb
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
1 (11 ounce) can chickpeas
2 (11 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 teaspoons dried mint
4 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
5 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
6 teaspoons garam masala
16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 gold onion
1 cup sour cream

1
Thaw and thoroughly drain the frozen spinach.
2
Brown ground lamb in skillet, then remove to a cast iron pot or dutch oven. Leave the drippings in the skillet.
3
Chop one gold/yellow onion.
4
Use the drippings in the skillet to cook 1 chopped onion until almost translucent. Use slotted spoon to add the cooked onions to the pot with the lamb.
5
Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), the chickpeas (drained), the chopped spinach, the minced garlic, and all of the dry spices to the pot.
6
Simmer pot for 6 hours on low heat.
7
Boil salted water for fettucini.
8
Break fettucini in half and cook for 8 minutes at a low boil.
9
Stir 1 cup sour cream into simmer pot.
10
Serve chili hot over drained fettucini!

1119

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lamb, 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, 1 (11 ounce) can chickpeas, 2 (11 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Aush (Afghan Lamb Chili) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aush (Afghan Lamb Chili)

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