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Lamb Chops with Rosemary Gravy (Loin chops, forequarter, cutlets)
Recipe video above. Rosemary and lamb is a classic combination. So we're doubling up on rosemary here - marinading with garlic and rosemary first, then smothering in rosemary gravy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating
1 hr
Servings: 4 - 5 people
Calories: 299 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Australian
Ingredients
- 750g/ 1.5lb lamb chops (loin chops, forequarter, cutlets) (Note 1)
Lamb Chop Marinade:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves , finely minced
- 1 tbsp rosemary leaves , finely chopped (Note 2)
- 1 tsp each salt and pepper
Gravy:
- 2 cups beef stock , low sodium
- 3 tbsp flour , plain/all purpose (Note 3 for GF)
- 1 tbsp rosemary leaves , finely chopped (Note 2)
- 2 rosemary sprigs , optional
Instructions
- Marinade: Mix Marinade ingredients together, then pour over chops. Turn to coat and leave to marinade for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours or overnight.
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Cooking:
- Take lamb out of fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking (to bring to room temp).
- Heat a large skillet over high heat (no oil needed).
- Pick up a chop, scrape off excess bits of garlic (it burns) and let excess oil drip off. Place in skillet. Once all chops are in, turn heat down to medium high.
Cook times for medium rare (internal temp 62°C/145°F):
- Loin chops & forequarter chops - 4 minutes each side, or until internal temp is 62°C/145°F for medium rare (Note 4 other doneness)
- Cutlets & thin leg steaks - 3 minutes on the first side then 2 minutes on the second side.
- Rest - Remove lamb from skillet and place on a plater. Loosely cover with foil and rest for 3 minutes while you make the gravy.
Gravy:
- Pour off all but about 3 tbsp oil (if you're short, add butter), return skillet to medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 30 seconds.
- Pour in beef stock while stirring constantly to dissolve flour mixture in. If you have lumps, use a whisk.
- Add chopped rosemary and sprig.
- Simmer, stirring regularly, for 2 - 3 minutes until it thickens in a gravy consistency.
Serving:
- Serve lamb chops with gravy over creamy mashed potato and a side of peas!
Notes
- TIP: Garlic and rosemary burns when seared. Just brush off what you can before placing in skillet, then brush off any stray bits before plating up.
- Lamb Chops - cook times assume the following thickness:
- Loin chops (midloin chops) - 2cm / 4/5" thick
- 1.5 cm / 2/3" thick (usually cut thinner than loin chops)
- 5 cm / 2/3" thick
- Trim excess fat if so desired - I do not, because fat = flavour, and excess fat is poured off.
- Rosemary leaves - try to use fresh, you get so much better flavour! But if you can only get dried, use 2 tsp for each marinade and gravy.
- Gluten free - Skip flour, ensure stock is gluten free. Mix 1 1/2 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, then add that into the liquid in the pan. Mix, will thicken in 2 minutes or so.
- Internal temperature of cooked lamb chops:
- Nutrition assumes excess fat trimmed off loin chops, that 2 tbsp of oil used in marinade and half the salt in the marinade ends up in finished dish. Assumes all gravy is consumed.
- Loin chops (midloin chops) - 2cm / 4/5" thick
- Forequarter chops - 1.5 cm / 2/3" thick (usually cut thinner than loin chops)
- Cutlets (French or not) - 1.5 cm / 2/3" thick
- If using boneless leg steaks, use 500g/1lb, they are thinner and boneless.
- Rare 50°C / 122°F
- Medium rare 58°C / 136°F
- Medium (recommended) 62°C / 144°F
- Medium well done 70°C / 158°F
- Well done 75°C / 167°F
Nutrition Information
Calories
299cal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
622mg
(26%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
31IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 5 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% Daily Value*
Calories | 299cal | 15% |
Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
Protein | 32g | 64% |
Fat | 15g | 23% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 1g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.