Lamb Chilindrón
Cordero al Chilindrón is a hearty lamb dish originating from the Aragón region of Spain. The lamb is slow-cooked in a rich sauce made with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and Serrano ham, giving it a deep, complex flavor. It's a perfect dish for colder days and a true culinary delight.
⏱ 120 min
👨🍳 medium
🍽 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 800g Lamb (shoulder or leg), cut into cubes
- 100g Serrano ham, diced
- 1 Large onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 Green bell pepper, sliced
- 400g Passata (strained tomatoes)
- 200ml Dry white wine
- 200ml Chicken broth
- 60ml Olive oil
- 1 EL Sweet paprika powder
- Lorbeerblatt 1 bay leaf
- Salz und Pfeffer Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb in batches until seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Fry the diced Serrano ham in the same pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, red, and green bell peppers to the pot and sauté for about 8-10 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in paprika powder and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Allow the wine to reduce until almost no liquid remains.
- Add passata, chicken broth, bay leaf, and the seared lamb. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is very tender. (timerMinutes: 120)
- Return the Serrano ham to the pot and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving and serve with fresh bread or rice.
Nutrition
620 kcal ·
55g Protein ·
25g Carbs ·
32g Fat