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.

Lamb Chilindrón
⏱ 120 min 👨‍🍳 medium 🍽 4 servings

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Mise en Place: Lamb Chilindrón
Mise en Place – Lamb Chilindrón

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Fry the diced Serrano ham in the same pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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)
  6. Return the Serrano ham to the pot and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. Remove the bay leaf before serving and serve with fresh bread or rice.

Nutrition

620 kcal · 55g Protein · 25g Carbs · 32g Fat