Spicy Lamb Chili Recipe

Name: Spicy Lamb Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds lamb shoulder boneless, cut into 3/4 inch pieces; 1 x flour, all-purpose; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup shallots chopped; 8 large garlic cloves chopped; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon paprika hot; 1 tablespoon cumin ground; 1 1/2 cups beef stock; 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder; 1 teaspoon brown sugar, dark; 15 ounce pinto beans rinsed, drained

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds lamb shoulder boneless, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 x flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup shallots chopped
8 large garlic cloves chopped
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon paprika hot
1 tablespoon cumin ground
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar, dark
15 ounce pinto beans rinsed, drained

1
Season lamb with salt and pepper.
2
Coat lamb with flour, shaking off excess.
3
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over high heat.
4
Add half of lamb and saute until brown, about 8 minutes.
5
Transfer lamb to bowl.
6
Repeat with remaining lamb, scraping up any browned bits.
7
Reduce heat to medium-low.
8
Add shallots and garlic and saute 5 minutes.
9
Return lamb and any juices to pan.
10
Mix in both paprikas and cumin, then broth, coffee and sugar.
11
Bring chili to boil, scraping up browned bits.
12
Reduce heat to low.
13
Cover and simmer until lamb is tender, about 50 minutes.
14
Add beans; simmer uncovered until chili thickens, about 5 minutes.
15
Serve hot.

1056

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds lamb shoulder boneless, cut into 3/4 inch pieces, 1 x flour, all-purpose, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup shallots chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lamb Chili 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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Spicy Lamb Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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