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Smoked Lamb Chili with Sausage

Chili made with lamb sausage and smoked ribs.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lamb Chili
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 567kcal
Cost: 20

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or slow cooker

Ingredients

Meat

Rub/Cure

  • 1 cup salt
  • ½ cup sugar

Chili

  • 1 ea  onion
  • 3 ea  bell peppers
  • 3 ea  Jalapeños
  • 2 ea  Anaheim peppers
  • 1 bunch of cilantro
  • 3 ea garlic cloves
  • 2 cans stewed tomatoes
  • 2 ea fresh tomatoes
  • 2 cups red pinto beans soaked overnight in water
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 quart water or stock beef broth is a good substitute for lamb
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano
  • 2 oz sour cream

Instructions

Meat

  • Mix sugar and salt.
  • Coat lamb riblets evenly with salt mixture.
  • Allow to sit overnight or up to two days refrigerated, then rinse with water and pat dry.
  • Smoke (optional) or roast on a grate over a pan for 2 hours on a low setting.
  • Chill the ribs, then cut into medium dice.
  • Slice sausages ½ inches thick slices.

Smoked Lamb and Sausage Chili

  • Dice the peppers and onion into half inch pieces.
  • Mince garlic, cilantro and dice tomatoes.
  • Open 2 cans of stewed tomatoes.
  • Caramelize onions on medium high heat, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the lamb meat (sausage, riblets and ground).
  • Add all peppers and cook lightly.
  • Mix dry spices mix and add with chopped and canned tomatoes and minced cilantro (save some for plating).
  • Add beans and water.
  • Simmer, covered for 3-5 hours until beans are tender.
  • Serve the lamb chili topped with sour cream and cilantro

Notes

You can mix and match different cuts of lamb for this recipe. Ground lamb and stew meat also work fine, but chef recommends a combination for the best texture. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8oz | Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 6mg