Lamb Chili

Name: Lamb Chili
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon corn oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 6 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3 dried ancho chilis*, stemmed, seeded, torn into pieces; 2 dried New Mexico chilis, stemmed, seeded, torn into pieces; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped; 2 cups canned unsalted chicken broth; 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 pound lamb stew meat (preferably shoulder), well trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt kidney beans, drained; Ancho and New Mexico Chilis are available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

13 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon corn oil
1 cup chopped onion
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 dried ancho chilis*, stemmed, seeded, torn into pieces
2 dried New Mexico chilis, stemmed, seeded, torn into pieces
2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
2 cups canned unsalted chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound lamb stew meat (preferably shoulder), well trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt kidney beans, drained
Ancho and New Mexico Chilis are available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

Directions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add onion and garlic and saute until just translucent, about 3 minutes.
3

Add both chilis, tomatoes, broth, oregano, cumin and allspice.
4

Bring mixture to boil.
5

Cover pan and simmer until chilis are tender, approximately 30 minutes.
6

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325F.
7

Puree sauce in batches in blender.
8

Return sauce to same pan.
9

Add lamb.
10

Cover and bake until lamb is almost tender, about 50 minutes.
11

Uncover pan and simmer chili over medium-low heat until lamb is very tender and liquids are thickened to sauce consistency, about 25 minutes.
12

Add kidney beans and simmer 2 minutes.
13

Season with salt and pepper.
14

(Can be made 1 day ahead.
15

Cover and chill.
16

Rewarm over low heat before serving.