I have found that even those who do not prefer lamb will enjoy this recipe. It is especially delicious on a chilly night! —Arlene Aughey, ...
Autumn Lamb Skillet
I have found that even those who do not prefer lamb will enjoy this recipe. It is especially delicious on a chilly night! —Arlene Aughey, Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Cook: 35 min.
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 lamb rib or loin chops (about 1 inch thick and 3 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, optional
Directions
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sprinkle lamb chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Brown chops in batches; remove and keep warm. Add onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, basil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes.
Return lamb to skillet; add tomatoes. Cook, covered, until lamb reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), about 20 minutes longer. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions, adding turmeric if desired. Serve with lamb mixture.
