Chili with Lamb and Black Beans Recipe

Name: Chili with Lamb and Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups black beans, sorted rinsed; 2 tablespoons ginger, fresh minced; 2 quarts water; 2 tablespoons thyme, fresh minced or; 2 lbs lamb bones; 2 teaspoons thyme, dried crumbled; 4 sprigs thyme; 1 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded, deveined; 4 parsley sprigs; 1 ¼ teaspoons marjoram, dried, crumbled; 1 bay leaf; ¾ teaspoon white pepper, fresh ground; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; ¾ teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground; 6 tablespoons olive oil; ¾ teaspoon pepper, cayenne; 2 large onions, chopped (yellow); ¾ teaspoon allspice; 1 12 lbs lamb shoulder, ground; 2 lbs Italian tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 ¼ cups wine, light zinfandel; salt

Servings: persons

1 ¾ cups black beans, sorted rinsed
2 tablespoons ginger, fresh minced
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons thyme, fresh minced or
2 lbs lamb bones
2 teaspoons thyme, dried crumbled
4 sprigs thyme
1 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded, deveined
4 parsley sprigs
1 ¼ teaspoons marjoram, dried, crumbled
1 bay leaf
¾ teaspoon white pepper, fresh ground
3 cloves garlic, crushed
¾ teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
6 tablespoons olive oil
¾ teaspoon pepper, cayenne
2 large onions, chopped (yellow)
¾ teaspoon allspice
1 12 lbs lamb shoulder, ground
2 lbs Italian tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 ¼ cups wine, light zinfandel
salt

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FOR BEANS: Soak Beans overnight in 2 qt.
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water.
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In a large saucepan, bring Beans to a bOil.
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Add lamb bones and bouquet garni and 1 crushed garlic clove.
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Reduce heat and simmer till Beans are tender but not mushy.
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Skim occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep Beans submerged 2 hrs.
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FOR CHILI: Heat 3 T. Oil in large heavy saucepan over moderate heat.
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Add Onions and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
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Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and stir about 3 minutes.
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Transfer Onion and garlic mixture to a plate, using a slotted spoon.
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Add remaining Oil to pan.
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Increase heat to med.
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high.
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Add lamb and cook until no longer pink, breaking up with spoon, about 6 min.
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Return Onion mixture to pan; add Chili powder, Ginger, thyme, red Chili, marjoram, Peppers and allspice.
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Stir 5 minutes.
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Add Tomatoes ( and half of their liquid, if canned).
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Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Add 3/4 c of Zinfandel.
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Simmer, skimming occasionally, for 30 minutes.
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Drain Beans and reserve the cooking liquid.
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Discard the bones and garni.
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Add Beans and remaining Zinfandel to Chili mixture.
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Salt and season as necessary.
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Simmer 30 minutes, adding bean cooking liquid as needed to keep Chili moist (or soupy, as you like it).
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This Chili is best made ahead and allowed to season in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
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Reheat before serving.

1161

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¾ cups black beans, sorted rinsed, 2 tablespoons ginger, fresh minced, 2 quarts water, 2 tablespoons thyme, fresh minced or, and more.

Yes, Chili with Lamb and Black Beans 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.

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Chili with Lamb and Black Beans

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