Moroccan-Style Lamb Chops Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Style Lamb Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, quartered; 2 garlic cloves, quartered; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; ¾ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 8 lamb loin chops, cut 1-inch thick; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves, quartered
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons honey
salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 lamb loin chops, cut 1-inch thick
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1
In a food processor, pulse the onion and garlic until minced.
2
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
3
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about (7 minutes).
4
Add cinnamon, ginger and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the tomato sauce and honey and simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper.
8
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering.
9
Add 4 of the lamb chops and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and almost cooked through (about 8 minutes); keep warm.
10
Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 4 lamb chops.
11
Pour off the fat from the skillet.
12
Add tomato sauce and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
13
Add the lamb chops and simmer until cooked through (about 2 minutes).
14
Transfer the lamb to plates, spoon the tomato sauce on top and garnish with the cilantro.

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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: 1 medium onion, quartered, 2 garlic cloves, quartered, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Style 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.

Moroccan-Style Lamb Chops

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