Lamb Shoulder Steaks with Ratatouille

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   In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering.

2. 2

   Add the onion, garlic and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

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   Add the eggplant and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.

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   Add the zucchini and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.

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   Stir in the tomatoes with their juices and the oregano and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer until the juices thicken, 8 to 10 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering.

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   Season the lamb shoulder steaks with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, turning once, until nicely browned, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.

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   Transfer the steaks to plates.

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   Discard the fat from the skillet.

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    Set the skillet over low heat, add the vinegar and cook, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom, until nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds.

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    Stir in 1/4 cup of the ratatouille, then return this mixture to the remaining ratatouille.

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    Discard the bay leaf.

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    Stir in the piquillo peppers and cheese and season with salt and pepper.

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    Mound the ratatouille on the lamb steaks and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.