Lamb rib chops with rustic pan sauce

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Plum tomatoes
½smallOnion; halved
4Garlic cloves
1tablespoonOlive oil
8Double cut lamb rib chops
1tablespoonUnsalted butter
2ouncesWild mushrooms; stemmed and chopped
¼teaspoonDried oregano
2Ancho chilies; (or Pasilla
; chilies), stemmed,
; seeded, and torn
; into pieces
1Corn tortilla; quartered
3cupsChicken stock
½cupHulled pumpkin seeds; toasted
teaspoonCoarse salt
½teaspoonBlack pepper
1teaspoonMaple syrup or brown sugar

Directions

In a large skillet over high heat add whole tomatoes, garlic, and onion and dry roast, turning frequently, until tomato skins, after blistering, soften and steam. Remove skillet from heat and cool ingredients. Chop and reserve.

In a clean skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Season chops with salt and pepper and sear chops well on both sides. Remove and reserve. Discard oil from pan.

In the same skillet over medium high heat, melt butter until it sizzles.

Add mushrooms and saute until lightly browned. Add oregano, chilies, and tortilla and saute. Add the roasted tomato mixture to mushrooms and add stock. Bring liquid to a boil and simmer, covered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Puree mixture including any liquid and pumpkin seeds for 30 seconds, until smooth. Transfer the puree back to the skillet and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. If sauce is too thick add water. Season with salt and pepper. Add chops to skillet and cover with sauce. Simmer chops, turning frequently, for about 10 minutes for medium rare. Serve chops with sauce and garnish with remaining pumpkin seeds.

Yield: 4 servings

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Recipe by: CHEF DU JOUR SHOW #DJ9063 - ROBERT DEL GRANDE Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.