Name: Grilled Lamb Chops with Spicy Chili-Cilantro Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons chili powder; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 8 1-inch-thick lamb loin chops (about 2 3/4 to 3 pounds total); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 2 cups dry red wine; 2 cups beef stock or canned beef broth; 4 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

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Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

4 tablespoons chili powder

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

8 1-inch-thick lamb loin chops (about 2 3/4 to 3 pounds total)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup chopped shallots

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

2 cups dry red wine

2 cups beef stock or canned beef broth

4 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Preparation

Step 1
Combine 2 tablespoons chili powder, cilantro, oregano, cumin and garlic powder in small bowl. Coat lamb chops with spice mixture. Place lamb chops in glass baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add red wine, beef stock and remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder. Boil until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 30 minutes. Remove sauce from heat. Add butter 1 piece at a time, whisking until melted after each addition.
Step 3
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil lamb chops to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Step 4
Place 2 lamb chops on each of 4 plates. Spoon sauce over lamb and serve.

TagsRed Wine Wine Alcohol Beverages Cilantro Herbs & Spices Lamb Chop Lamb Meat Beef Main Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Easy Grilling Summer Bon Appétit

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