Chipotle Lamb Chops Recipe

Name: Chipotle Lamb Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, plus 2 tablespoons sauce from the can; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 8 bone-in lamb shoulder chops (about 2 pounds); Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped white onion; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and stems); 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 28 -ounce can whole plum tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted

Servings: persons

2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, plus 2 tablespoons sauce from the can
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
8 bone-in lamb shoulder chops (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 28 -ounce can whole plum tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted

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Mince and mash the chiles into a paste with a large knife, then mix with the adobo sauce, cumin and thyme in a small bowl.
2
Season the lamb chops with salt and coat with the chile mixture.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or wide deep skillet over high heat.
4
Add the lamb chops and cook until browned on both sides and a crust starts to form, 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Stir in the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
6
Add the garlic, cilantro, bay leaves and cinnamon, and cook until the garlic is soft, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the tomatoes with their juices; use a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
8
The chops should be barely submerged in liquid; add up to 1/2 cup water, if needed.
9
Cook until the meat is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
10
Serve the chops with the sauce.
11
Per serving: Calories 285; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 91 mg; Sodium 607 mg; Carbohydrate 13 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 31 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, plus 2 tablespoons sauce from the can, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 8 bone-in lamb shoulder chops (about 2 pounds), and more.

Yes, Chipotle Lamb Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Chipotle Lamb Chops

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