Spicy Lamb and Chorizo Chili

Spicy Lamb and Chorizo Chili
Need a gluten free and dairy free main course? Spicy Lamb and Chorizo Chili could be a tremendous recipe to try. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains roughly 26g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 414 calories. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. A mixture of pinto beans, onions, ancho chilies, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the ground cumin you could follow this main course with the Moroccan Chocolate Mousse as a dessert. It is a pretty expensive recipe for fans of American food. It is perfect for The Super Bowl. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chilies soften, about 12 minutes. Puree chili mixture in batches in blender.
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Stir chorizo in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until drippings come to simmer, breaking up meat with spoon.
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Transfer to fine strainer set over bowl.
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Let chorizo drain 10 minutes.
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Return 1/4 cup chorizo drippings to same pot and heat over medium-high heat (discard remaining drippings).
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Add onions, garlic, oregano and cumin. Sauté until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper; add to pot. Sauté until lamb is no longer pink outside, about 10 minutes.
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Add chili puree and drained chorizo. Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 1 hour.
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Add hominy. Simmer uncovered until lamb is tender and liquid thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving.)
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*Sold at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score31
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