Spicy Lamb And Lentils Recipes

SPICY LAMB AND LENTILS WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Season lamb with salt and pepper and arrange in pan in an even patty about 1/4" thick. Cook, pressing occasionally to help meat make contact with pan, until underside is browned and very crisp, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn, pouring off excess fat (reserve), and cook until other side is crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Break up lamb into small pieces. Mix in garlic, red pepper flakes, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spices are fragrant and lamb is cooked through but still juicy, about 2 minutes. Transfer lamb mixture to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Place lentils and 2 tablespoons of reserved fat in same skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until lentils start to brown and crisp, 5-8 minutes. Return lamb to skillet and toss to combine and warm through. Remove from heat and stir in cucumber, cilantro, and parsley.
• Spoon yogurt onto plates and top with lamb mixture, then some more cilantro and parsley. Serve with flatbread and lemon wedges.

LAMB CHILI WITH LENTILS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy pot, and add the meat. Cook over medium-high heat for three or four minutes, stirring with a heavy metal kitchen spoon to break up any lumps.
• Add the onions, garlic, celery, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, cumin and chile powder, and stir to blend well. Cook until the onions are translucent.
• Add the oregano, bay leaves, tomatoes and chicken broth along with 1 cup water and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Cook for 20 minutes.
• Place the lentils in a saucepan with 3 cups of water, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Drain.
• Add the lentils to the meat mixture. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove bay leaves. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, and wedges of lime if desired.

SPICY LAMB AND LENTILS

Steps:

• Combine first 10 ingredients in large bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Bring lentils and broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes.
• Add lamb and marinade to lentils and blend well. Bring to simmer. Cover and bake until lamb is tender, about 50 minutes. Spoon off any fat from surface. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with chutney.

SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS AND LENTILS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine lamb, bacon, water, garlic, mint, parsley, spices and seasoning.
• Mix well.
• (This can also be done in a food processor but do not process the mixture to a puree, just process in short bursts to combine).
• Divide the mixture into about 25-30 small meatballs- flatten a little to a disc shape.
• Place on tray and refrigerate until ready to use.
• To prepare the lentils, heat the olive oil in pan and add the onion, carrot and cloves of garlic and saute for 5 minutes until the onions have become transparent.
• Add the lentils and stir to coat with the oil, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add 1 cup tomatoes, chicken stock, seasoning and bouquet garni.
• Bring to the boil and turn down to a simmer.
• Cover and cook until the lentils are tender.
• Discard the bouquet garni.
• Heat extra olive oil in a pan and saute the meatballs in batches in a single layer.
• Remove and add to the lentils.
• Continue to simmer the meatballs and lentils for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
• Add the remaining cup of tomatoes and cook a further 10 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve in large soup plates and garnish with the mint.