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Spanish Cumin Lamb Chops With Sweet Bell Pepper Sofrito

Name: Spanish Cumin Lamb Chops With Sweet Bell Pepper Sofrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 8 pieces halal lamb loin chops, approx 600g; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 0.5 cup halal beef stock

Juicy lamb loin chops seared with warm Andalusian spices and served over a slow-cooked red pepper and onion sofrito.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Sofrito Building

Sautéing finely cut vegetables, aromatics, and tomato paste slowly in oil to create a concentrated flavor foundation for meats.

Instructions

Step 1: Rub both sides of the lamb loin chops with ground cumin, smoked paprika, and half a teaspoon of salt.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy stainless steel skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Sear the lamb chops for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply browned on the exterior, then transfer to a clean plate.

Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and cook sliced onion and red bell pepper for 6 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 5: Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking continuously for 2 minutes until the paste darkens to a brick-red color.

Step 6: Pour in the beef stock to deglaze the pan, stirring to release caramelized bits, nestle the lamb chops back into the peppers, and warm through for 2 minutes before serving.

Cooking tips

Allow the tomato paste to fry thoroughly with aromatics before adding stock to build intense umami flavour.
Let the lamb chops rest for 3 minutes after searing to keep juices locked inside the meat.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Spanish; 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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