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Mexican Braised Lamb Shoulder With Charred Chile And Lime Broth

Name: Mexican Braised Lamb Shoulder With Charred Chile And Lime Broth
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 800 g Lamb shoulder cut into chunks; 4 piece Dried guajillo chiles seeded; 6 piece Garlic cloves peeled; 1 tsp Mexican oregano; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 500 ml Halal beef broth; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro chopped

Tender lamb shoulder slowly simmered in a smoky, garlic-infused guajillo chile broth finished with fresh lime and cilantro.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 90 min
Total: 110 min

Technique to learn

Chile rehydration and blending

Toasting dried chiles before soaking extracts deep aromatic oil compounds without adding bitterness.

Instructions

Step 1: Toast dried guajillo chiles in a hot dry skillet for 1 minute until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 10 minutes until soft.
Step 2: Blend softened chiles with peeled garlic, Mexican oregano, ground cumin, lime juice, and 100 ml of beef broth until smooth.
Step 3: Season lamb chunks with salt and sear in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.

Step 4: Pour the blended chile sauce over the lamb and stir for 2 minutes to cook off raw garlic sharpness.

Step 5: Pour in remaining beef broth, bring to a simmer, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low for 75 minutes until lamb is fork-tender.

Step 6: Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes to thicken broth slightly, then stir in fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking tips

Skim off extra surface oil after braising for a cleaner, brighter broth flavor.
Serve with warm corn tortillas and fresh chopped white onions for traditional texture.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Mexican; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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