Ancho - Braised Lamb

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless lamb chops, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
• 2 tablespoons vinegar or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine the lamb, 3 cups water, onion, oregano, thyme, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaf; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
• 2 simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until the lamb is tender.
• 3 discard the bay leaf and drain the lamb, reserving 1 cup of the liquid (with onions, etc.) return the reserved liquid to the pan with the lamb and add the ancho chile powder, vinegar, cumin, cloves, sugar and salt.
• 4 simmer for 30 minutes more or until flavors are blended; serve with rice and top with fresh chopped cilantro.