Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops

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Lamb shoulder chops are one of the most inexpensive cuts of lamb, and slow-cooking them is the best way to get that nice lamb flavor. The meat falls right off the bone with this recipe.

Submitted by kalphen
Updated on November 19, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 pounds lamb shoulder chops, or more to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 cup red wine

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

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  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Sear lamb in hot oil until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove chops to a plate, reserving drippings in the skillet.

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  3. Sauté onion and garlic in reserved drippings over medium heat until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

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  4. Transfer lamb chops to a baking dish; add onion mixture. Sprinkle rosemary over chops. Pour beef broth and red wine into the baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Remove lamb chops to a serving platter.

  6. Carefully pour liquid from the baking dish into a saucepan. Whisk together water and cornstarch in a bowl until no lumps remain; stir into liquid in the saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.

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  7. Spoon sauce over lamb chops and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360 Calories
23g Fat
6g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 258mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 23g 47%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 416mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.