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Lamb and Red Bean Chili

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, Kidney Bean, Lamb
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven
  • 1 Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Ground Lamb
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt -- to taste
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper -- to taste
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika -- to taste
  • 2 Poblano Peppers -- ribs removed, seeded, and diced
  • 2 Jalapeños -- ribs removed, seeded, and diced
  • 1 bunch Cilantro -- stems chopped, leaves chopped
  • 6 cloves Garlic -- minced
  • 1 tsp Chipotle Chile Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 cup Gaya Cilantro Soup Base
  • 2 cans Kidney Beans -- drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Water
  • 14 oz Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice -- to taste
  • 1 package Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

Instructions

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add lamb and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon until well browned, approximately 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Transfer lamb to a paper towel covered plate.
  • Add onion, poblano peppers, and jalapeño peppers to Dutch oven. Cook for until softened, approximately 5 to7 minutes.
  • Add 2 tbsp of cilantro stems and garlic. Cook until both have released fragrance, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add all spices to the Dutch oven and cook for 1 minute to bloom. Stir in tomato paste and cook until it begins to brown.
  • Return lamb to the Dutch oven. Add stock, water, Gaya cilantro soup base, kidney beans, and tomatoes. Salt to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce temperature to simmer at low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if the chili becomes too thick.
  • Add 1 tbsp of lime juice and stir. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Serve with shredded pepper jack cheese, roughly chopped cilantro leaves, minced red onion, and lime wedges.

Add Chorizo to the Chili (optional)

  • Add 1 lb of Chorizo. Double the spices, cilantro, Gaya cilantro soup base, 3 cans of kidney beans, and 3 cups of chicken stock.