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lamb shoulder chops recipe

Recipe Serves 3

AUSTRALIAN LAMB

• 6 Australian lamb shoulder chops

SEASONING PASTE

• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dry
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cumin, whole seed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, crushed
• 1 cup beer, divided

BRAISING VEGETABLES

• 4 cups onions, roughly chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped
• 6 tomatoes, canned, whole

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine seasoning blend and ¼ cup of beer into a paste. Coat the lamb with all the paste and place into a covered casserole or Dutch oven. Marinate for 2 hours.
3. Stir into the pot the remaining beer, onions, garlic and tomatoes. Cover casserole or pot with foil and then the lid. Place in oven and bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours until meat is quite tender. Check after 1 hour and add a little beer or water if sauce is too thick.
4. Remove from oven, degrease sauce. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice and warm tortillas.

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