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Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Ranchero Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops with Ranchero Sauce - Juicy tender chipotle lime rubbed grilled lamb loin chops topped with a creamy spicy ranchero sauce!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 862 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
For the Grilled Lamb Chops:
- 2 pounds lamb loin chops 8 chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
For the Ranchero Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 12 ounces roasted piquillo peppers or roasted red peppers
- 4.5 ounces green chiles
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the lamb chops in a baking dish and drizzle with oil, chipotle pepper, lime zest and salt. Rub the lamb chops on all sides and set aside to marinate. Preheat the grill to high heat.
- For the Ranchero Sauce: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the oil and shallots. Saute the shallots for 2 minutes. Then add the garlic and saute another 1-2 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients, except for the heavy cream. Simmer the ranchero sauce for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the ranchero sauce until smooth. Then stir in the heavy cream. Salt to taste.
- Place the lamb chops on the grill. Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side for medium temperature. Serve the grilled lamb chops warm with creamy ranchero sauce!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
862kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
65g
(100%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
1647mg
(69%)
Potassium
943mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1332IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 862
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 862kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 65g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1647mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 943mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1332IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.