Colorado Lamb Chili

Name: Colorado Lamb Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Chili Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Soup Recipes, Mexican Chilies, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Soups
Ingredients: 1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (30 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; Sliced green onions, chopped tomatoes and corn chips, optional

This hearty and spicy stew is wonderful with fresh rolls and your favorite green salad. —Karen Gorman, Gunnison, Colorado

Ingredients

1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (30 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
Sliced green onions, chopped tomatoes and corn chips, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, brown lamb in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, saute onion and pepper in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the beans, tomatoes, broth, oregano, chili powder, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cumin and fennel. Return lamb to the pan.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until lamb is tender. Garnish each serving with green onions, tomatoes and corn chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 325 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 9g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Colorado Lamb Chili in Country February/March 2010

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pajamaangel

Sep 19, 2017

I was hoping to taste more of the lamb since it is an expensive cut of meat. Unfortunately, it just tasted like any other chili I have made.
intlanne

Feb 2, 2012

I had cooked a lamb roast the previous night so I didn't use raw lamb as called out in the recipe. Rather I started with the second bullet point in the directions and added the already cooked lamb when indicated in the recipe. Instead of simmering as directed I probably only simmered it 30 minutes to warm the ingredients and mesh some flavors. It turned out very tasty. I liked the green onions and fresh tomatoes stirred in. We also stirred in some shredded cheese. Was very wholesome tasting and I'd make it again.