Eastern European "Chile" Recipe

Name: Eastern European "Chile"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lard or bacon fat; 2 pounds cubed lamb shoulder; 1 large onion, minced; 2 cloves crushed garlic; 1 red pepper, cored, seeded, and diced; 1 yellow pepper, cored, seeded, and diced; 1 green pepper, cored, seeded, and diced; 2 Hungarian hot peppers, cored, seeded, and diced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (12-ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes; 4 tablespoons paprika; 1 quart lamb or chicken stock; 1/2 pound cooked white kidney beans; 1 cup sour cream; 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons lard or bacon fat
2 pounds cubed lamb shoulder
1 large onion, minced
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 red pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
1 yellow pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
1 green pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
2 Hungarian hot peppers, cored, seeded, and diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
4 tablespoons paprika
1 quart lamb or chicken stock
1/2 pound cooked white kidney beans
1 cup sour cream
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced for garnish

1
In a large stockpot, heat the fat over medium heat.
2
Add the lamb meat and brown.
3
Once the meat is brown remove and reserve.
4
Reduce the heat to low and add the onion, garlic, and diced vegetables.
5
Season with salt and pepper, and sweat for 5 minutes.
6
Return the reserved browned meat and then add the tomatoes and paprika and simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Add stock and simmer for 3 hours until lamb is tender.
8
Add the cooked beans and check seasoning.
9
Place in bowls and garnish with a tablespoon of sour cream and sliced scallions.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons lard or bacon fat, 2 pounds cubed lamb shoulder, 1 large onion, minced, 2 cloves crushed garlic, and more.

Yes, Eastern European "Chile" 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Eastern European "Chile"

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Variations & substitutions

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