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Lamb Loin Chops with Red Chile Grits
This Texas treat will make a longhorn out of everyone dining at the table.
Ingredients
- Lamb5 oz lamb loin chops
- 2 oz olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper to taste
- Red Chile Grits2 slices bacon, diced
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 3 fire roasted red bell peppers, skins peeled and seeded, medium dice
- 4 cloves roasted garlic
- 1 small red onion, medium dice
- 1 Tbs butter
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grits
- 2 cups shredded Manchego cheese
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- LambHeat cast iron or heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, until hot and barely smoking.
- Brush lamb with oil and garlic; season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Place in pan; cook for 3 minutes a side or until medium-rare.
- Remove lamb from pan; let sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Red Chile GritsIn a pan, cook bacon until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In a hot saucepot, add oil, peppers, garlic, onion, and cooked bacon. Stir until well incorporated; add butter.
- Melt butter down, then add stock and cream; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in grits and cheese.
- Stir thoroughly until grits are cooked; add chives, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 1315
Calories from Fat 816 (62%)
(141%)Total Fat 92g
(125%)Saturated Fat 25g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 45g
(49%)Cholesterol 148mg
(17%)Sodium 400mg
(32%)Potassium 1118mg
Total Carbohydrate 84g
(22%)Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(85%)Protein 43g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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